Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Graduate Respiratory Therapist

Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, IL Schedule: Full-time | 36 hrs/week | 3rd Shift | Adult Care and NICU | Every other weekend & holiday rotation Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 $20K Sign-On Bonus (paid out through first year) + Loan Forgiveness up to $2 1 K!

Now accepting December 2026 Grads for an extra $2,000 Sign-On Bonus with early offer acceptance

At Advocate Condell Medical Center, Graduate Respiratory Therapists are more than clinicians—they're learners, innovators, and advocates for healthier communities. As part of Advocate Health, you'll gain hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed respiratory therapists while building the foundation for a rewarding career. Join one of the nation's leading nonprofit health systems where 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
• $20K 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

What You'll Bring

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program (associate degree minimum)
• CRT within 45 days of hire
• 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!