Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Evansville • Evansville, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists provide compassionate respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. This per-diem position is in Evansville, Indiana, with day and night shifts available. Compensation is $40.00 per hour, with competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The employer provides an extensive orientation program and notes that strong performance may lead to potential full-time opportunities. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

• Possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Provide proof of graduation: college transcript or diploma (preferred), or high school transcript or diploma, or GED.
• Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
• Hold current state licensure.
• Have ACLS certification upon hire; agency respiratory therapists must have ACLS by their first shift.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience is preferred.
• College transcript or diploma is preferred as proof of graduation.

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

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem positions after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED