Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center –Libertyville, IL Schedule: Full-time | 36 hrs/week | 1rst Shift | Adult Care and NICU | Every other weekend & holiday rotation Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 $10K Sign-On Bonus (paid out through first year) + Loan Forgiveness up to $21K! At Advocate Condell Medical Center, respiratory therapists are more than clinicians - they’re life changers, innovators, and advocates for healthier communities. At Advocate Healthcare , your expertise helps patients breathe easier, heal faster, and live better. Join one of the nation’s leading nonprofit health systems where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Why You’ll Love Working Here Reputation for excellence: Join Lake County’s only Level I Trauma Center with comprehensive heart and vascular services through the Advocate Heart Institute and Primary Stroke Center certification. Complex, rewarding cases: Care for a wide range of high?acuity patients across trauma, cardiac, stroke, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology and more—supported by an emergency department approved for pediatrics and backed by Advocate Children’s Hospital. Community impact: Serve Libertyville and surrounding north?suburban communities while supporting vital community-health initiatives. Supportive environment: Work in a modern hospital with all private adult rooms, access on-site learning resources, continuing-education programs, and comfortable staff amenities. Total Rewards Competitive pay with shift & weekend differentials Professional development pathway with annual bonus potential up to $6,000 $10K Sign-on bonus paid out through your first year Loan forgiveness up to $21K for eligible teammates Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits Paid time off, parental leave, and tuition assistance 401(k) with 3% company contribution + 3% match Opportunity for yearly merit increases Inclusive, supportive team culture What You’ll Do Provide exceptional respiratory care for adult and NICU patients Manage ventilators and perform therapeutic procedures Administer medications and educate patients and families Collaborate across care teams to ensure safe, quality outcomes Mentor new teammates and students What You’ll Bring Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree minimum) IL Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license RRT within 12 months or CRT if credentialed prior to Jan 1, 2023 BLS certification (AHA) Meet Baskar, Teammate at Condell “I enjoy working at Condell because it’s a Level 1 Trauma Center that allows me to provide excellent care in a fast-paced environment, simultaneously allowing for growth within my profession, as I am always learning. I also enjoy working with my co-workers, as they provide a family type environment that allows me to enjoy coming to work.” Apply now and grow your career with Advocate Health Care!