Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights
Company : Select Medical
Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85013
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Select Specialty Hospital Phoeniz, AZ, located inside St.Joseph's Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time Nights (7:00pm-7:30am)Compensation: $32.69-44.00 (based on years of experience)
Sign-on bonus: $10,000
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.
We support your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Extensive Respiratory Therapist (RT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
- Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
- Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
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.
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 within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
Preferred qualifications:
- One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
Additional Data
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Frequently asked questions
Working full-time nights as a Respiratory Therapist at Select Medical in Phoenix involves managing critical respiratory care during overnight hours when patient monitoring can be more intensive. Night shifts require adaptability to emergencies and steady patient evaluation, especially in a specialty hospital setting focused on post-ICU recovery.
Candidates need an active CRT or RRT credential recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care, current state licensure for Arizona, and BLS certification by start date. ACLS certification must be obtained within six months of hire, aligning with local regulatory standards for respiratory therapists in Phoenix.
Select Medical promotes growth through tuition reimbursement, continued education, and a clinical ladder program. Night shift Respiratory Therapists can leverage these benefits to deepen clinical skills and progress within respiratory therapy careers while supporting patient care in a specialized hospital environment.
Phoenix’s healthcare sector shows steady demand for respiratory therapists, with specialty hospitals like Select Medical offering night roles to meet patient care needs. The city's growing population and critical care facilities contribute to competitive hiring landscapes, particularly for skilled night shift clinicians.
Select Medical offers a competitive wage ranging from $32.69 to $44.00 per hour based on experience, which aligns well with Phoenix market rates for respiratory therapists. Additionally, the $10,000 sign-on bonus enhances the total compensation package, making it attractive compared to other local healthcare employers.
Beyond competitive pay, Select Medical offers extensive orientation, student debt assistance, generous PTO, and healthcare plans. These benefits support night Respiratory Therapists balancing demanding shifts while fostering professional growth, setting the company apart within Phoenix’s healthcare community.
Yes, Select Medical invests in Respiratory Therapists by providing tuition reimbursement and a clinical ladder program. Night shift staff can access these resources to enhance their respiratory therapy expertise, ensuring up-to-date practice standards while working in a specialized inpatient setting.
Night shift Respiratory Therapists engage in patient evaluations, managing complex respiratory conditions, performing endotracheal tube procedures, and contributing to quality improvement. Teaching patients and families remains integral, ensuring compassionate care throughout the overnight recovery process.
Select Medical fosters a supportive environment emphasizing teamwork and professional well-being. Respiratory Therapists working nights benefit from comprehensive orientation, ongoing education, and wellness initiatives, which contribute to job satisfaction and effective patient care in a high-acuity specialty hospital.
Experience with critically ill patients and proficiency in respiratory interventions like endotracheal tube management are highly valued. Select Medical prefers candidates with at least one year of related experience, ensuring night shift therapists can confidently handle complex clinical situations.