Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Orlando, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for Per Diem/PRN night shifts. The role focuses on evaluating patients and delivering advanced respiratory care in a critical-care setting.

Requirements include NBRC CRT or RRT credential, active state licensure, BLS by start date, and ACLS on hire. Per diem schedule provides flexible hours and potential path to full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• NBRC CRT or RRT credential required.
• Current state licensure as Respiratory Therapist required.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• ACLS 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

NBRC CRT or RRT credential

State licensure as Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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

Location: Orlando, FL

Schedule: PRN - Night Shift

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour plus shift differential

Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central 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 Respiratory Therapist (RT) 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
• 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.
• 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.