Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Select Medical; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education support

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, vision, and dental plans

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nashville is looking for a full-time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide critical respiratory care to patients. The ideal candidate must hold an active CRT or RRT credential and be licensed in Tennessee. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and providing care for complex medical conditions. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Current state licensure is required.

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.

Skills

Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans

Providing respiratory care

Teaching and counseling patients/families

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months of hire

Job description

Position

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location

Location: Nashville, TN

Schedule

Schedule: Full Time

Sign-on Bonus

Sign on bonus: $10,000

Overview

Our hospital 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 Support & Benefits

We Support Your Career Growth And Personal Well‑being:

• Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• 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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess an "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.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.