Respiratory Therapist / Full-Time Days / $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Select Medical; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital, a leader in critical illness recovery, is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Pittsburgh. This role involves providing respiratory care to critically ill patients and requires active CRT or RRT credentials. The position offers competitive compensation up to $38.50 per hour, along with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a robust benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and comprehensive health plans.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability protection

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• 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 conditions.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Patient Counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh (located inside UPMC Montefiore)

Schedule: Full Time, 7-7, Day ShiftCompensation: Up to $38.50 per hour, plus shift differentials for nights and weekends

Sign-on bonus: $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Select Specialty Hospitalis 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.

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.
• 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