Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Days

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Student debt program

PTO

Health, vision, dental

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospitals in Columbus, OH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time, 12-hour day shifts. Earn $35.00–$47.10 per hour, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

The role supports post-ICU care for critically ill patients and includes an extensive orientation and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, delivering respiratory therapies, assisting with airway management, and contributing to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC CRT or RRT credential.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire (first shift for agency RT).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care for patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Perform insertion/removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Active NBRC CRT/RRT

BLS Certification

State Licensure

ACLS within 6 months

Clinical experience

Education

College diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Columbus, OH

Schedule: Full Time - 12-Hour Shifts - DaysCompensation: $35.00 - $47.10 per hour (depending on years of experience)

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 for Full-Time

Select Specialty Hospitals are 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.

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

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.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans