Respiratory Therapist- New Graduate

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus Vic Village(Grant) • Columbus, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus - Vic Village is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. Respiratory Therapists play a central role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.

This is a full-time, night-shift position with 12-hour shifts and compensation of $35 per hour. The role is intended for new graduates and includes a structured 10–13-week orientation program with a dedicated preceptor. Applicants may apply before obtaining a license but must have a license by their start date. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

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; college transcript or diploma preferred, or high school transcript or diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required; a student or educational permit to practice is acceptable where allowed by state regulations.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

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

• $15,000 sign-on bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
• Clinical ladder programs.
• Student debt benefit program.
• Generous PTO for full-time team members.
• Medical/RX, 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.
• Structured 10–13-week new graduate orientation with a dedicated preceptor.

What This Job Offers

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