Respiratory Therapist- New Graduate

Select Specialty Hospital; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Pensacola is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for new graduate orientation. This role is on the Nights shift (7p-7a) at our Pensacola campus.

We offer a structured 10–13 week orientation with a dedicated preceptor, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladder, student debt benefits, generous PTO for full-time staff, comprehensive health plans, 401(k) with company match, and a team of over 44,000 dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation (transcript/diploma or GED).
• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure; student/educational permit acceptable per state regulations.
• ACLS 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical care

Patient assessment

Endotracheal management

Quality improvement

Patient education

Education

Accredited RT program

Active CRT or RRT credential

BLS certification

State licensure active

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - New Graduate / Nights

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Pensacola

Schedule: 7p-7a, 3 days per week

Pay rate: $29.73 per hour

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Select Specialty Hospital - Pensacola 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.

We Support Your Career Growth And Personal Well-being

• Start Strong: Extensive 10- 13-week structured new graduate orientation program with a dedicated preceptor.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder programs
• 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

Applicants may apply before being licensed however must have license upon start date.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of accredited program for Respiratory Therapy.
• 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.
• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required. Student or Educational permit to practice acceptable based on individual state regulations.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.