Respiratory Therapist PRN

Select Specialty Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 57,859; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Sign-on bonus

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Town & Country is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide compassionate care for critically ill patients. This role offers competitive pay at $42 per hour along with a $5,000 sign-on bonus with no commitment. The ideal candidate will possess the required credentials and certifications, as well as demonstrate a passion for patient care. Opportunities for advancement are available with essential training and support during the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program with proof of education.
• Possess necessary respiratory care certifications and state licensure.
• Experience in respiratory therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Provide respiratory care to critically ill patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS certification

Education

College transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location

Town & Country, MO (moving 2026 to Christian Northeast)

Schedule

PRN Day or Night 7-7

Compensation

$42/hourly

Competitive Shift Differentials

Nights $3.50 and weekends $3.50

Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 NO COMMITMENT

Walk-In Interview Days

Thursday, Feb. 26th from 10am-2pm and Thursday, March 5th from 10am-2pm

Location Details

3015 N Ballas Road - 5th floor of main tower
St. Louis, MO 63131

About Us

Select Specialty Hospital, Town and Country 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.
• 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.