Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical • 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 offering inpatient post-ICU services. The role involves caring for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions as they continue healing and recovery. The position is per diem/PRN, based in Panama City, Florida, with 12-hour night shifts. Compensation is $36 per hour, with additional shift differentials for night and weekend shifts. The hospital provides an extensive orientation and notes the possibility of full-time opportunities. 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.
• Hold current state licensure.
• Hold 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 appropriate treatment plans.
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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