Respiratory Therapist (RT) / Day Shift
Company : Select Medical
Location : Oregon, OH, 43616
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Oregon, OH
Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift (6:00 am to 6:30 pm; 12-Hour Shifts)Compensation: $33.43 to $45.00 Per Hour; Based on years of experience and Shift differentials on nights and weekends
Sign-on bonus: $15,000
*This position requires the ability to pick up shifts at both our Sylvania and Oregon locations, as needed.
Regency 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
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
In Oregon, OH, respiratory therapists must hold active CRT or RRT credentials, but local state licensure is crucial. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory at start, with Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required shortly after hire, reflecting regional regulatory standards.
Oregon, OH has seen steady demand for respiratory therapists, especially for full-time day shifts like those at Select Medical. The local healthcare sector's growth, combined with critical care needs, means candidates with credentials and flexibility are highly sought after.
Day shift RTs typically engage more in patient evaluations and treatment planning, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. They also manage procedures like endotracheal tube insertion, ensuring continuity and quality in respiratory care during busy daytime hospital hours.
A clinical ladder program offers structured career progression through skill enhancement, recognition, and leadership roles. For an RT, this means opportunities to deepen clinical expertise, access continuing education, and increase earning potential while contributing to higher care standards.
Select Medical's RT day shift position requires readiness to cover shifts at both Oregon and nearby Sylvania facilities. This flexibility helps maintain staffing balance and exposes therapists to diverse patient populations, enriching clinical experience.
Select Medical emphasizes extensive orientation, tuition reimbursement, and a robust benefits package including PTO and 401(k) matching. Their focus on post-ICU patient recovery and a large network of 44,000 employees creates a supportive environment for RTs seeking growth.
Day shift respiratory therapists in Oregon, OH at Select Medical earn between $33.43 and $45.00 per hour, with pay scaling based on experience and shift differentials for nights or weekends, making this role financially competitive locally.
These programs significantly ease financial burdens by helping RTs pay off student loans and pursue further education. This support encourages continuous professional development, making Select Medical attractive to those investing in long-term respiratory care careers.
Expect full-time 12-hour day shifts typically from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, with responsibilities involving critical care patients in post-ICU settings. The role demands adaptability for occasional shifts at nearby locations, emphasizing teamwork in a high-acuity environment.