Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full Time Nightshift

SSM Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. This role involves providing compassionate care to critically ill patients, evaluating treatment plans, and supporting patient recovery. The position offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and extensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive health package.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Clinical ladder program

Student debt benefit program

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Qualifications

• Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC required.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending treatment plans.
• Providing respiratory care to critical patients.
• Teaching and counseling patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Evaluation

Teaching

Education

CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital – Grand Rapids (Corewell Health)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full TimeNightshift

Hours: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour (based on experience)

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

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Select Specialty Hospital Grand Rapids 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.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred qualifications:

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

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.