Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Hampton Roads in Newport News, VA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for per diem days and nights. The role includes evaluating patients, delivering respiratory care, and managing airway procedures in a critical care setting.

Compensation is $45.00 per hour with a $7,500 sign-on bonus and opportunities for advancement. Minimum requirements include NBRC CRT/RRT credential, graduation transcript or GED, BLS, current state licensure, and ACLS upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must have NBRC CRT or RRT credential.
• Graduation transcript/diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical or complex conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement in patient care.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Endotracheal tube care

Education

NBRC CRT/RRT credential

BLS certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Location: Newport News, VA

Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Newport News, VA

Schedule: Per Diem Days & Nights Available

Compensation: $45.00/ per hour

Sign-on bonus: $7,500

Select Specialty Hospital Hampton Roads 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.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• 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

• 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.