Respiratory Therapist (RT)
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Job Description
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care given to inpatients and outpatients to patients of all age populations at Piedmont Medical Center requiring respiratory therapy services.
Piedmont Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Piedmont Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and
programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Piedmont Medical Center (PMC) has served the community of York County and beyond for more than 30 years.
Piedmont Medical Center Rock Hill is a 288-bed facility that has advanced equipment and experienced healthcare staff catering to the diverse needs of the community it serves. Services include preventive care, advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care and a Level III NICU.
Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill opened in 2022 with 100-beds, advanced technology and a compassionate care team. The new hospital features a 24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, and a wide array of Surgical Services and Women's Services.
PMC has been recognized for its elite level of safety by being awarded the Leapfrog Groups “A” Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award by SCHA (South Carolina Hospital Association) in collaboration with South Carolinas DHEC.
The Cardiac Care program at PMC provides quality care and was designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
At Piedmont Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of the community. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care provided to inpatients and outpatients of all age populations requiring respiratory therapy services at Piedmont Medical Center. This role involves working with advanced technology as part of a healthcare community dedicated to positive patient impact.
Requirements
Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program with an Associate's degree, and current South Carolina Respiratory Therapy Licensure. Candidates must also possess CRTT verification, American Heart Association BLS CPR (within 7 days of hire), and obtain PALS and ACLS certifications during orientation, with NRP required for NICU trained therapists.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (RT) at Tenet Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, flexible scheduling.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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