Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT)

11 days ago
Elgin, Illinois$73,840 - $110,760/yearFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Graduate Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Loan Forgiveness in United States. Department: 36402 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 36 hours per week Every other weekend Rotating holidays Pay Range $35.50 - $53.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
  • Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility.

Requirements

  • specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $73,840 - $110,760/year
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

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

Key Skills

Respiratory Care CoordinationVentilator OperationBedside Procedures AssistanceMedication AdministrationEquipment MaintenanceEquipment TroubleshootingPatient EducationClinical Problem SolvingCollaborationSafety ProtocolsAge-Specific CareCommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingTime Management
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) at American Addiction Centers a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Elgin, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care Coordination, Ventilator Operation, Bedside Procedures Assistance, Medication Administration, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting, Patient Education, Clinical Problem Solving. 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 modalities according to established standards, and operating specialized ventilators in various care venues. They must use evidence-based practices and skilled communi...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus Available, Loan Forgiveness Program – Up to 20K, Comprehensive Total Rewards Package, Paid Time Off Programs, Health and Welfare Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family Benefits, Defined Contribution Retirement Plans with Employer Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus Available
Loan Forgiveness Program – Up to 20K
Comprehensive Total Rewards Package
Paid Time Off Programs
Health and Welfare Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Family Benefits
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans with Employer Match
2.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

11d ago

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