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Respiratory Therapist PRN Day

Select Medical logoSelect Medical$43/hrSaint Louis, MOAdded 2d agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting states $43 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Missouri post a median of $38.94 an hour, the middle half $35–$39.40, across 31 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Missouri earn a median of $37.69 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Missouri requires of a respiratory therapist

Respiratory care license, from the Missouri State Board for Respiratory Care (Division of Professional Registration).

  • A completed application, an active NBRC RRT credential (or an active CRT earned before January 1, 2027) or an equivalent license from another state, required fees and a background check (RSMo 334.870).

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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.22x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.7% · Stating an hourly rate 32.4%

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About the job

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis North 63136

Located inside of Christian Northeast Hospital

Schedule: PRN Day 6:30a-7p Compensation: $43/hourly + shift differentials for nights $5 and weekends $3.50

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 NO COMMITMENT/REPAYMENT

Select Specialty Hospital, Town and Country 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

From Select Medical's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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