Respiratory Therapist Jobs at Select Medical with Visa Sponsorship
Select Medical operates specialty hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation centers across the U.S., and Respiratory Therapist roles sit at the core of their clinical operations. The company has an established process for sponsoring work visas for qualified clinicians, making it a realistic target for internationally trained RTs.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Orlando, FL
Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift (12 Hour Shifts)
Compensation: $31.96 - $43.00 per hour (based on years of experience)
Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
Sign on bonus: $10,000
Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central 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
- 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.
Minimum requirements:
- 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: Orlando, FL
Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift (12 Hour Shifts)
Compensation: $31.96 - $43.00 per hour (based on years of experience)
Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
Sign on bonus: $10,000
Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando Central 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
- 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.
Minimum requirements:
- 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Verify your credentials meet state licensure requirements
Before applying, confirm your Respiratory Therapist credentials are accepted by the state licensing board where Select Medical has an opening. Credential evaluation through NACES-recognized agencies is often required before USCIS will process an H-1B petition for clinical roles.
Target Select Medical's long-term acute care facilities
Select Medical's long-term acute care hospitals consistently post Respiratory Therapist openings and operate in high-need markets where visa sponsorship is more common. Focusing your applications on LTACH locations improves your odds of finding a sponsorship-willing hiring manager.
Search open Respiratory Therapist roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by Select Medical directly on Migrate Mate to surface active Respiratory Therapist openings verified for visa sponsorship. This cuts out listings where sponsorship status is ambiguous and focuses your time on confirmed opportunities.
Ask about LCA filing timing before accepting an offer
Select Medical's H-1B process requires a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL before USCIS can receive the petition. Clarify with the recruiter how far in advance they initiate the LCA so your start date aligns with processing timelines.
Prepare clinical references familiar with U.S. acute care standards
Select Medical's clinical hiring teams prioritize hands-on experience in ventilator management and critical care. References who can speak to those skills in a U.S. or comparable healthcare context strengthen your application and support the specialty occupation case in your H-1B petition.
Understand EB-3 as a long-term path from your H-1B
Healthcare employers like Select Medical regularly sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions for Respiratory Therapists after a period of employment. Confirm during the offer stage whether the company initiates PERM labor certification and how long employees typically wait before the process begins.
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Does Select Medical sponsor H-1B visas for Respiratory Therapists?
Yes, Select Medical sponsors H-1B visas for Respiratory Therapist roles. The process involves the employer filing a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then submitting an H-1B petition to USCIS. Because the H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, timing your job search around the April filing window is important if you're not already in H-1B status.
How do I apply for Respiratory Therapist jobs at Select Medical?
You can apply directly through Select Medical's careers portal or browse verified sponsorship-eligible openings on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship availability. When applying, highlight your clinical specializations, particularly experience with mechanical ventilation and critical care, as these align closely with the patient populations Select Medical's facilities serve.
Which visa types does Select Medical commonly use for Respiratory Therapist roles?
Select Medical uses the H-1B for initial employment authorization, as Respiratory Therapy qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in the field. For longer-term immigration, the company has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card categories through the PERM labor certification process, which allows employees to pursue permanent residency over time.
What qualifications does Select Medical expect from Respiratory Therapist candidates?
Select Medical typically requires candidates to hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC, along with an active state license for the location of the role. Experience in long-term acute care, ventilator weaning, and critical care settings is strongly preferred. International candidates should also have their foreign academic credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency prior to applying.
How do I think about the timeline from application to starting work on an H-1B at Select Medical?
From the time you receive an offer, budget at least three to six months before you can begin work on a new H-1B, accounting for LCA certification with DOL and USCIS petition processing. If you're already in the U.S. on a valid work-authorized status, a change of status may allow you to start sooner. Coordinating closely with Select Medical's HR team on the LCA initiation date is the most important step in keeping your timeline on track.
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