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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights

Select Medical

Newark, OHFull-time$45/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45/hr
Location
Newark, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active CRT Or RRT CredentialBasic Life Support CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support CertificationCurrent State Licensure

Job overview

Select Medical is hiring a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights. Select Specialty Hospital Southeast Ohio seeks a Respiratory Therapist for per diem night shifts, offering a 12‑hour schedule, $45 hourly pay, and a sign‑on bonus. The role supports critical illness recovery patients, providing compassionate respiratory care, quality improvement, and patient education within a supportive, benefits‑rich environment.

Key focus areas include Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan, Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions, and Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Important skills include Evaluating Patients, Providing Respiratory Care, Endotracheal Tube Insertion And Removal, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Teaching And Counseling Patients. Preferred (not required): Respiratory Therapist.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evaluating PatientsProviding Respiratory CareEndotracheal Tube Insertion and RemovalContinuous Quality ImprovementTeaching and Counseling PatientsRespiratory Therapist

Qualifications

Active CRT or RRT CredentialBasic Life Support CertificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support CertificationCurrent State LicensureHigh School Diploma or GEDCollege DegreeOne Year Related Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

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

Location: Select Specialty Hospital Southeast OH - Newark, OH

Schedule: PRN / As Needed / Per Diem - 12 Hour Shifts - Nights

Compensation: $45.00 per Hour

Sign on Bonus: $7,500

Our hospital 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 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

  • Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.

  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-OH-Newark

Job ID 378349

Position Type Per Diem-12 Hour Shift Nights

Experience (Years) 1

Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Southeast Ohio

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