Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Days & Nights available

Select Specialty Hospital; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 53,726; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Extensive RT orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Evansville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem positions. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing respiratory care, and inserting endotracheal tubes. The ideal candidate should possess a CRT or RRT credential, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. This role offers a compensation of $39.00 per hour plus a sign-on bonus of $5,000, along with extensive training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure.
• ACLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans

Provide respiratory care

Insert endotracheal tubes

Promote quality improvement

Teach and counsel patients/families

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Days & Nights available

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Evansville, IN
Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed, Day & Night Shift
Compensation: $39.00 per hour + competitive shift differentials for nights & weekends
Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients requiring extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Extensive RT orientation program for smooth transition.
• Opportunity for advancement to full‑time positions.
• Join a team of over 44,000 committed to exceptional patient care.

Minimum Requirements

• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure.
• ACLS required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS on first shift)

Preferred Qualifications

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