Respiratory Therapist- New Graduate

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South • Columbus, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South (South High Street) is a critical illness recovery hospital that provides inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists play a central role in providing compassionate treatment to patients during vulnerable and challenging moments.

This is a full-time, night-shift position working 12-hour shifts, with compensation of $35 per hour and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. New graduates receive a structured 10–13-week orientation program with a dedicated preceptor. Applicants may apply before obtaining their license but must be licensed by their start date.

The hospital supports career growth and personal well-being through tuition reimbursement and continuing education, clinical ladder programs, a student debt benefit program, paid time off, health plan offerings, and retirement and insurance benefits for full-time team members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation; a college transcript or diploma is preferred, or a high school transcript or diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required; a student or educational permit to practice is acceptable based on individual state regulations.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• 10–13-week structured new graduate orientation with a dedicated preceptor
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Clinical ladder programs
• Student debt benefit program
• Generous paid time off for full-time team members
• Medical and prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree