Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Day shift

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital Birmingham is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronically ill patients. Respiratory Therapists (RTs) are integral in delivering compassionate, high-quality care throughout the recovery process.

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 in respiratory therapy practices.
• Teach and counsel patients and families about respiratory care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess an Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred), high school transcript/diploma, or GED.
• Must have current state licensure.
• Must have ACLS certification upon hire (agency RTs must have ACLS upon first shift).

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• Benefits supporting financial, work-life, and emotional well-being.
• Part-time/per diem positions eligible for 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Pay

$35.00 per hour, with competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Schedule

PRN Day shift - 6:30 am to 7:00 pm.