New Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Dayshift

Select Specialty Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,459 - 50,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical plan

401(k) retirement plan

Student debt benefit program

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is looking for Respiratory Therapists to provide world-class care for critically ill patients. This role includes evaluating patients, performing respiratory treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams in a supportive environment. The position offers a structured orientation program, tuition reimbursement, and a generous PTO policy. Starting pay is $31.20 per hour with a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Current state licensure required; student or educational permit acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Skills

Evaluating patients

Providing respiratory care

Teaching and counseling

Education

Graduate of accredited program for Respiratory Therapy

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 6 months

Job description

Job Summary

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan (5th floor of Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital)

Hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

Sign On Bonus: $15,000

Pay: Starting at $31.20 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Select Specialty Hospital Grand Rapids is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Career Growth & Personal Well‑Being

• Start Strong: Extensive 10‑13‑week structured new graduate orientation program with a dedicated preceptor.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder programs.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical, RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members.
• Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Applicants may apply before being licensed however must have license upon start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of accredited program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Must possess “Active” CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required. Student or Educational permit to practice acceptable based on individual state regulations.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.