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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN, Nights

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)·West Orange, New Jersey

$52 - $52/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 27 days ago
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About the role

Perform basic and advanced therapeutic respiratory procedures and implement physician orders for patients with complex medical needs. Coordinate patient care plans including ventilator weaning and tracheal intubation in collaboration with nursing and medical staff.

Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position

  • Respiratory
  • Therapist (RT)
  • Location: 1199
  • Pleasant
  • Valley
  • Way,
  • West
  • Orange,
  • NJ 07052Schedule:
  • Per
  • Diem/PRN, 7:00
  • PM - 7:30
  • AM,
  • Nights
  • Compensation: $52/hr +
  • Shift
  • Differential
  • Sign-on bonus: $2,500 Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
  • Why
  • Join Us:
  • Start
  • Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Invest in
  • Your
  • Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
  • Opportunity for
  • Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
  • Your
  • Impact
  • Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

A Respiratory Therapist (RT) Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs. Job Duties Include: Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff. Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need. Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician. Performs basic trach care including but not limited to routine and emergent trach tube changes. Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. BLS certiciation required. Current state Licensure required. ACLS required upon hire. Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience is required Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Must hold an active CRT or RRT credential, current state licensure, and BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of one year of critical care experience is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Trach Care
  • Bedside Assessment
  • Tracheal Intubation
  • Ventilator Weaning
  • ABG Analysis
  • Oxygen Assessment

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Orientation Program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$52 - $52/hr
Location
West Orange, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Closes
Jul 1, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)

For over 75 years, Kessler Institute has been a national leader in rehabilitation medicine. Today, as one of the nation's largest rehabilitation hospitals, we continue to lead this field — providing the highly specialized care, advanced treatment and innovative technologies that...

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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