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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads·Newport News, Virginia

$45 - $45/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Evaluate patients to recommend and provide respiratory care for those with critical and complex medical or surgical conditions. Responsibilities include performing endotracheal tube procedures and providing counseling to patients and their families.

Overview Position

  • Respiratory
  • Therapist (RT)
  • Location:
  • Newport
  • News,
  • VA
  • Schedule:
  • Per
  • Diem
  • Nights
  • Compensation: $45.00/ per hour
  • Sign-on bonus: $2,500 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.
  • 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, current state licensure, and BLS and ACLS certifications. A high school diploma or GED is required, and one year of related experience is preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Treatment Planning
  • Critical Care
  • Quality Improvement
  • Respiratory Care
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Patient Counseling
  • Endotracheal Tube Insertion
  • Endotracheal Tube Removal

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Orientation Program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$45 - $45/hr
Location
Newport News, Virginia
Posted
May 15, 2026
Closes
May 15, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads

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 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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