Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
Grand Rapids, MI
Sign-On Bonus

$42/hour

Overview

Start DateASAP

Pay

25% higher than average Allied Health Professional / Respiratory Therapist pay in Michigan

Estimated pay

$42/hour

Sign-On bonus
$10,000

Benefits

401k retirement plan
School loan reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Sign-On bonus

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Certifications

Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist

Other

Eligible to work in US

Description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital – Grand Rapids (Corewell Health)

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full Time Dayshift

Hours: 7:00am - 7:30 pm

$10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Pay: Up to $42.00 per hour (based on experience)

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

Select Specialty Hospital Grand Rapids is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

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.
Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Current state licensure is required.
ACLS is required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred qualifications:

One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Select Medical Job ID #1366-348182. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full Time Dayshift

Employer

Select Medical

About

Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals (previously referred to as long term acute care hospitals), rehabilitation hospitals (previously referred to as inpatient rehabilitation facilities), outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. As of June 30, 2019, Select Medical had operations in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical operated 100 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 28 rehabilitation hospitals in 12 states, and 1,695 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Concentra, a joint venture subsidiary, operated 526 occupational health centers in 41 states as of June 30, 2019. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics.

Response timemore than a day

Staff jobs$16–69/hour

Local contracts$16–69/hour

Per Diem / PRN roles$16–69/hour

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About Grand Rapids, MI

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Grand Rapids is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 80-85°F, while winter average lows are around 15-20°F.
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Demographics

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Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the changing seasons.
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