Respiratory Therapist - PRN Days

Select Medical

DeSoto, TXPer Diem$42/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$42/hr

Location

DeSoto, TX

Schedule

Per Diem

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CRT Or RRT CredentialBLS CertificationCurrent State LicensureACLS Certification

Job overview

Select Medical seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care to critically and chronically ill patients in a critical illness recovery hospital. The role includes evaluating patients, delivering respiratory care for complex medical and surgical conditions, and supporting patients and families. This is a PRN day position. CRT or RRT credentials, BLS certification, state licensure, and ACLS are required; one year of related experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory CareEndotracheal Tube Insertion and RemovalPatient and Family Counseling

Qualifications

CRT or RRT CredentialHigh School Diploma or GEDBLS CertificationCurrent State LicensureACLS Certification1 Year Related Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

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

Location: DeSoto

Schedule: PRN days

Compensation: $42.00 per hour

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.
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-TX-DeSoto

Job ID 388193

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown

How this job compares

Set against the 3,947 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay: This posting$42/hr
Texas median$33–46/hr67 hourly ranges
US median$34–47/hr1,630 hourly ranges
This rate, $42/hr, is 8% above the Texas median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the middle half of Respiratory Therapist hourly ranges in Texas.
Openings: Olive Jobs lists 256 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Texas and 3,947 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas: HCA Healthcare108 open
Baylor Scott & White Health23 open
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions18 open
Experience: Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,171 postings).
Education: 111 of the 3,947 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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