Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Job Post Information* : Posted Date 7 minutes ago(5/23/2025 3:25 PM) Job ID 330325 Location US-IL-Chicago Experience (Years) 1 Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist Street Address 516 South Loomis Street Job Post Information* : External Company URL www.selectmedical.com Location : Zip 60607 Location : Street Rush Specialty Hospital Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: PRN / Per Diem - Day and Night shift positions available (12hr shifts)
Compensation: $45 per hour

plus shift differential for night and weekend shifts 

 

 

Rush Specialty Hospital, a partnership between Select Medical and RUSH, is a 100-bed facility that combines a critical illness recovery hospital and an acute impatient rehabilitation hospital. Our critical illness recovery hospital is 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.

 

 

Why Join Us:

Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our settingOpportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunitiesFostering Well-Being:  We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.  PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.Ease the Burden: Company Paid ParkingYour Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care 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.Performs other duties as assigned. 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 upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications:

One (1) year of related experience is preferred. Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans