Respiratory Therapist (RT)

American Addiction Centers

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois$35.50 - $53.25/hrFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in United States. Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night Shift Pay Range $35.50 - $53.

Key Responsibilities

Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services.

Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.

Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.

Requirements

solving skills. Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use. Proficient computer skills, use of e

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $35.50 - $53.25/hr

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with American Addiction Centers in United States.

Key Skills

Pulmonary DiagnosticsChest Radiograph InterpretationHemodynamic Value AssessmentBlood Gas AnalysisElectrolyte CorrelationVentilator OperationBedside Procedures AssistanceMedication AdministrationEquipment MaintenancePatient EducationClinical Problem SolvingCollaborationSafety Protocol ImplementationPatient HandoffConflict ResolutionAge-Specific Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Respiratory Therapist (RT) position at American Addiction Centers includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

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.

Compensation Analysis

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

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

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($35k–$53k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonary Diagnostics, Chest Radiograph Interpretation, Hemodynamic Value Assessment, Blood Gas Analysis, Electrolyte Correlation, Ventilator Operation, Bedside Procedures Assistance, Medication Administration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care, administering procedures, and utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure patient safety and experience. Major duties include assessing patients using various diagnostic data, operating specializ...

Benefits package: Sign-on Bonus, Loan Forgiveness up to $20K, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement with Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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