Respiratory Therapist / Nights

Select Medical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Orientation program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder

Student debt program

Generous PTO

Health Insurance

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlanta in Midtown Atlanta, GA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.). The role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and a strong orientation, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing education opportunities.

The hospital emphasizes clinical ladder advancement, debt relief, PTO, full benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. Join a large team dedicated to compassionate, high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

NBRC CRT/RRT credential

BLS Certification

State licensure

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Midtown Atlanta, GA

Schedule: Full Time Nights - 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.Compensation: $35.55to $47.78 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Select Specialty Hospital - Midtown Atlantais 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.


• 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