Select Specialty Hospital

Co-founded by Rocco A. Ortenzio and Robert A. Ortenzio in 1996, Select Medical operates 130+ specialty hospitals and 1,800+ outpatient rehabilitation centers nationwide, treating approximately 30,000 patients on a typical day. The Pittsburgh location is situated inside UPMC Montefiore, providing integrated access within a larger hospital campus. Select Specialty Hospitals function as critical illness recovery hospitals (LTACH), focused on providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronically, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Nurses play a central role in delivering compassionate care during patients' most vulnerable moments. The organization emphasizes career growth and personal well-being, offering extensive RN orientation programs, flexible scheduling options, and fixed night shift schedules without rotation for full-time staff. For nursing professionals, the Pittsburgh location offers competitive hourly compensation with shift differentials, significant sign-on bonuses, and free parking. The work environment involves caring for complex, high-acuity post-ICU patients, which demands strong clinical skills and a commitment to long-term patient recovery.

Select Medical's mission centers on making recovery possible for critically ill patients requiring extended post-ICU care. The organization focuses on providing exceptional patient care through specialized critical illness recovery services, supporting employee career growth and personal well-being, and delivering compassionate treatment during patients' most vulnerable moments. The company culture emphasizes providing an exceptional employee experience.