Respiratory Therapist

Select Medical

Location 11365 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043

Date Posted 30 May 2026

Job TypeContractor

Salary$42 per hour

Select Medical is seeking a per diem / prn Respiratory Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Saint Charles, Missouri.

Job Description and Requirements

Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Per Diem

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: St. Charles, MO

Schedule: PRN Night 7-7Compensation: $42/hourly

Competitive shift differentials for nights $3.50 and weekends $3.50

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 NO COMMITMENT

Select Specialty Hospital, St. Charles 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.
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

Select Medical Job ID #1366-354362. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist PRN Night

About Select Medical

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.

Benefits

401k retirement plan
School loan reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Vision benefits