Respiratory Therapist (RT) / PRN Days / $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Select Medical; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing exceptional respiratory care to critically ill patients, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism. You will be at the forefront of patient recovery, evaluating treatment plans and delivering high-quality care in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization that values each employee's contribution to patient care and community well-being.

Benefits

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential and BLS certification.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

PRN, Per Diem - Days

Pay: $40.00 per hour

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

At Select Specialty Hospital, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued Respiratory Therapists who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

• Evaluating patient 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

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

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

Preferred qualificationsthat will make you successful:

• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Additional Data

We'd love for you to join the team!

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.