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Ocoee, Florida

Respiratory Therapist – Inpatient Rehab | OHARI – Night Shift

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Position Summary

Where You’ll Work (and Why You’ll Love It!)

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute offers comprehensive CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for adults, adolescents and children, with specialty programs in stroke, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation.

A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies covering a full range of orthopedic and neurological conditions.

The facility has all-private rooms, three therapy gyms outfitted with the latest technology (e. g., weight-assisted treadmill, robotics for training in arm/hand coordination and walking, and communication-assistance technology), a simulated apartment, and an expansive outdoor space for additional therapeutic activity.

Outpatient centers feature interdisciplinary teams working together to help each patient meet their individual rehabilitation goals and achieve the highest possible level of independence.

A Day in YOUR Life as a RespiratoryTherapist

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role performs therapeutic procedures, operates and maintains respiratory equipment, and documents patient care while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary care team.

Location: Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute

1300 Hempel Ave, Ocoee, FL

Schedule: 3 shifts per week | 12‑hour night shifts

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics, including non‑invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other respiratory equipment

  • Maintains accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
  • Performs quality control, maintenance, and operation of arterial blood gas analyzers
  • Collects and analyzes blood specimens for gas transport and acid‑base determination
  • Maintains regular and punctual attendance in accordance with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
  • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Education/Training
  • Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences
  • (Certificate accepted if licensed prior to December 31, 1987)
  • Eligibility to sit for the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exam per NBRC guidelines
  • Basic computer and mechanical aptitude required
  • Licensure/Certification
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license issued by the Florida Department of Health
  • Active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), as applicable
  • Current BLS / Healthcare Provider certification

Experience

No prior experience required — new graduates are encouraged to apply

Benefits Beyond the Expected

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Orlando Health Team Members Enjoy

  • Benefits that begin on Day 1
  • Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
  • Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment Programs

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences and possess an active RRT license in Florida. Current BLS certification and eligibility for the NBRC exam are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyArterial blood gas analysisPatient assessmentRespiratory equipment maintenanceInterdisciplinary collaborationRRT certification

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $79k (middle half $75k–$84k)80 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Florida278 active3,975 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentFlorida healthcare professional listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment301 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,275 in the last 30 days708 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 18 employers
15
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
1
$130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
29% this job
CME allowance
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,963 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Orlando Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Orlando, FL
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Benefits begin Day 1
Four weeks paid parental leave
Debt-free degrees through Preferred Education Program
Tuition reimbursement
Loan repayment programs

Living in Ocoee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$351k
Typical market rent
$2,170/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.