Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Panama City • Panama City, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides compassionate respiratory care to chronic, critically ill patients in a critical illness recovery hospital that delivers inpatient post-ICU services and extended healing and recovery. The role includes assessing patients, developing appropriate treatment plans, providing care for complex medical and surgical conditions, and supporting patients and their families. This is a per diem/PRN position in Panama City, Florida, with 12-hour night shifts. Compensation is $36 per hour, with shift differentials for night and weekend shifts.

The hospital provides an extensive orientation program. The position may offer a path to future full-time opportunities based on demonstrated skills and dedication. Part-time and per-diem employees may qualify for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.

Requirements

• Possess an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a 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.
• Maintain 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

• 401(k) eligibility for part-time and per-diem positions after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year.
• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential future full-time opportunities.
• Benefits supporting financial, work-life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.

What This Job Offers

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