This position is for an Respiratory Therapist (RT) with a company located in Gulfport, MS.

Job Summary: We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

 Duties and Responsibilities Include:  Evaluating patient 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.

Requirements and Qualifications Include:  Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date; Current state licensure required; ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful: One (1) year of related experience preferred.

An equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.