Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults

American Addiction Centers

2 months ago

Oak Lawn, 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 Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults in United States. Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: (3) 12 hour shifts 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: $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

Respiratory CareVentilator OperationClinical Decision MakingPatient EducationEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingCommunicationProblem SolvingElectronic Medical Record SystemsTime ManagementCollaborationConflict ResolutionSafety MeasuresPatient TransferBody Mechanics

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults 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 Oak Lawn, 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: Respiratory Care, Ventilator Operation, Clinical Decision Making, Patient Education, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Communication, 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 critical and non-critical care settings. They must use evidence-based practices...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Loan Forgiveness Program (Up to 20K), Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans with Employer Match, Educational Assistance Program, Premium Pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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