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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Belhaven·Jackson, Mississippi

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing appropriate treatment plans for those with critical medical conditions. They perform essential procedures such as endotracheal tube management and provide ongoing counseling to patients and their families.

Overview Position

  • Respiratory
  • Therapist (RT) -
  • Per
  • Diem/
  • PRN
  • Location:
  • Belhaven,
  • MS
  • Schedule: 12-hour Shifts, Day or Night Available Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
  • Why
  • Join Us:
  • Start
  • Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Opportunity for
  • Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
  • Foster
  • Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
  • Your
  • Impact
  • Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan. Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Current state licensure is required. ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of related experience is preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active CRT or RRT credential from the NBRC and possess current state licensure. Additionally, the role requires Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Quality improvement
  • Patient evaluation
  • Critical care
  • Patient counseling
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Endotracheal tube insertion
  • Endotracheal tube removal

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Employee assistance program
  • Orientation program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Posted
Apr 22, 2026
Closes
Apr 22, 2027
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Belhaven

Part of the Select Medical family of brands, Select Specialty Hospitals treat the most critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Select Specialty Hospitals offer a variety of programs and services to match the patient's acuity and individual needs. The physicians,...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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