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Overview

**Position:** Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN

**Location:** Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh (located inside UPMC Montefiore)

**Schedule:** Per Diem/PRN,7-7, Day Shift

**Compensation:** $38.00 per hour,plus shift differentials for weekends

**Select Specialty Hospital** 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.

Why Join Us:

+ **Start Strong** : Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting

+ **Opportunity for Advancement** : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

+ **Your 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_

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**Job Post Information* : Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(5/22/2025 9:36 AM)_

**_Job ID_** _330111_

**_Location_** _US-PA-Pittsburgh_

**_Experience (Years)_** _2_

**_Category_** _Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist_

**_Street Address_** _200 Lothrop_

**_Job Post Information* : External Company URL_** _www.selectmedical.com_

**_Location : Zip_** _15213_

**_Location : Street_** _SSH - Pittsburgh - UPMC_