Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Nights FT & PT

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Bethany (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in pediatric rehabilitation is seeking compassionate Respiratory Therapists to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing exceptional respiratory care to children with complex needs, ensuring their health and well-being. The organization prides itself on its mission to maximize the potential of every child and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, this position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and help shape the future of pediatric care.

Benefits

Clinical Development Program

Paid residency program

Relocation Bonus of $5,000

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required.
• Must be credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic services and diagnostic tests for respiratory care.
• Collaborates with physicians and nursing staff for patient care.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 12-Hour Shift Rotation 24/7

Job Category: Health Care

Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking compassionate Respiratory Therapists, like you, to join our team. With the largest number of tracheostomy dependent patients in Oklahoma, our interdisciplinary teams are dedicated to maximizing the potential of every child. We have a heart for service, integrity, compassion, excellence and stewardship in everything we do. We are a mission-focused organization that offers competitive compensation and benefits to retain the best talent.

As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, you will administer a variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to evaluate and care for our patients with respiratory insufficiencies and complexities. You will consult with the physician and provide instruction and medical direction to nursing and other staff members related to patient care and equipment necessary for respiratory care. All Bethany Children's Health Center Respiratory Therapists perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and core values of excellence, integrity, compassion, service, and stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory.
• Determines effectiveness of the therapy and works with interdisciplinary team members to develop the best care plan for the patient.
• Communicates effectively to all interdisciplinary team members.

Education:

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care.

Experience Required:

• School Clinical experience required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Credentialed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care, with the understanding that you will pursue and obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials within 1 year of employment.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional letter will be accepted until license is issued (within 90 days of employment).
• CPR Certification may be obtained upon hire.
• PALS Certification may be obtained upon hire.

Work Schedule:

• We offer 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm - 7:00 am).
• Full Time: 3 (12-hour) Shifts Weekly.
• Part Time: 2 (12-hour) Shifts Weekly.
• PRN/Occasional: 1 (12-hour) Shift Per Pay Period (After completion of required training period).

2025 Start Dates Respiratory Therapy:

Start Dates:

• May 12
• June 2
• June 23
• July 14
• August 4
• August 25
• September 15
• October 6
• November 3
• December 1

Base Pay & Shift Differentials:

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) starting hourly rate begins at $24.45 and goes up based on education and experience.

Bethany Children's also offers shift differentials for working evening, nights or weekend hours. If you were to work those time frames, that amount would be added to your hourly base rate each hour. Approved rates are as follows:

• Weekdays - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m: +$2.25/hour.
• Weekdays - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m: +$5.00/hour.
• Weekends - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m: +$2.50/hour.
• Weekends - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m: +$4.25/hour.
• Weekends - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m: +$9.00/hour.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) starting hourly rate begins at $28.62 and goes up based on education and experience.

Bethany Children's also offers shift differentials for working evening, nights or weekend hours. If you were to work those time frames, that amount would be added to your hourly base rate each hour. Approved rates are as follows:

• Weekdays - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m: +$2.75/hour.
• Weekdays - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m: +$6.00/hour.
• Weekends - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m: +$3.00/hour.
• Weekends - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m: +$5.25/hour.
• Weekends - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m: +$11.00/hour.

What we offer our Respiratory Therapists:

• Clinical Development Program (CDP).
• Paid respiratory therapy residency program.
• Hospital-paid Oklahoma RCP licensure expenses reimbursed after one year of employment.
• A rotating two week set schedule.
• Relocation Bonus of $5,000 if relocating into the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.