Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Per diem/PRN schedule

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Lake Worth, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem/PRN days. Compensation is $42 per hour with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Per diem/PRN roles offer flexible scheduling and potential for future full-time opportunities.

ACLS, NBRC credentials, and current state licensure required, BLS by start date, and prior experience in critical care preferred. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, delivering respiratory care, managing endotracheal tubes, promoting

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required upon 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.

Education

Active CRT or RRT NBRC credential or state equivalent

BLS certification

State licensure

ACLS upon hire

Proof of graduation (transcript/diploma)

Job description

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN

Location: Lake Worth, FL

Schedule: PRN/Per-diem - Days

Compensation: $42 per hour

plus shift differential for night and/or weekend shifts

Sign-on Bonus: $2,500

Select Specialty 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.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans