Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults

This Respiratory Therapy position at American Addiction Centers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

American Addiction Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $35k to $53k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $53000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonary Diagnostics, Ventilator Operation, Patient Assessment, Clinical Decision Making, Patient Education, Electronic Medical Records, Conflict Resolution, Time Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care, including administering procedures and operating specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings. The role involves assessing patients using diagnostics and collaborating with physicians to implement respiratory protocols.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus ($10,000), Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $20,000), Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.