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Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Tier 2 Day shift


Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Weekly Salary: USD 54 - 54
Posted: 23 August 2026 (21 days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN - Tier 2 Day shift

Location: SSH- St. Francis

Schedule:

  • Minimum of 2 12-hr shifts per week
  • One major and one minor holiday per year
  • Three weekend shifts per 6 week scheduling cycle


Compensation:
$54 applicable weekend differential

Sign-on bonus: $4000

Our hospitalis 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. This role focuses heavily on ventilator management airway maintenance pulmonary assessment and ventilator weaning while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and recovery goals. 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 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
  • Foster Well-being:We offer benefits which support the financial work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
  • Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities

  • Evaluating patients andand utilizing RT driven protocols to liberate patients from mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment plans within scope.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to pormoted optimal patient outcomes.
  • Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
  • Bronchoscopies
  • Arterial Blood gases
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more

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