Respiratory Therapist - $15K Sign-On + Growth Path

Select Specialty Hospital; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, dental

Life and disability protection

Generous PTO

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - West TN in Jackson, TN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our acute care team. The role offers a full-time, 12-hour shift schedule with day and night options, and a competitive hourly pay up to $38 based on experience, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

You will evaluate patients, provide respiratory therapy, assist with airway management, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential is required.
• Proof of graduation transcript/diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification by start date is required.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

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.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Critical care

Education

Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential

Proof of graduation transcript/diploma or GED

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS within 6 months of hire

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - West TN in Jackson, TN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our acute care team. The role offers a full-time, 12-hour shift schedule with day and night options, and a competitive hourly pay up to $38 based on experience, plus a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

You will evaluate patients, provide respiratory therapy, assist with airway management, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.