Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky

3 days ago

United States$42/hrRespiratory Therapist

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky as a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.

Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.

Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Promoting continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.

Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.

Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Current state licensure is required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $42.00 per Hour

Work Schedule

per-diem schedule.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky as a Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem.

Key Skills

Respiratory CarePatient EvaluationEndotracheal Tube InsertionEndotracheal Tube RemovalPatient CounselingCritical CareQuality Improvement

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Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky 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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $42 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Endotracheal Tube Insertion, Endotracheal Tube Removal, Patient Counseling, Critical Care, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and implementing treatment plans for those with complex medical and surgical conditions. Key duties include performing endotracheal tube procedures and providing compassionate care to critically ill patients.

Benefits package: 401k. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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