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Fort Mill, South Carolina

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

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.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system
  • performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers
  • Provides respiratory care to patients.
  • Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Education:

○ Graduate of Accredited and Approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program ○ Associate degree required.

  • Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:

○ Current Respiratory Therapy Licensure through South Carolina Medical Examiner’s office.

○ CRTT required (Verified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

○ American Heart Association BLS CPR required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.

○ American Heart Association PALS and ACLS certifications required within orientation period.

○ NRP certification required for NICU trained therapists

Preferred

  • Experience: 2 to 5 years of job-related experience preferred.
  • Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: RRT preferred (Verified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Embark on a rewarding career with Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital.

If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital, 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
  • 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 Network - Fort Mill Hospital opened in 2022 to serve the growing and vibrant community of Fort Mill, SC.

This 100-bed facility features advanced technology, all-new equipment, and a compassionate staff. Services include a 24/7 emergency department, an intensive care unit, a medical/surgical unit, and comprehensive women's care including The Nest, a dedicated space for labor and delivery. Join our team!

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingCardio-pulmonary system assessmentI-STAT blood gas analysisNICU care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $92k (middle half $68k–$109k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in South Carolina85 active4,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+3.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 16 employers
15
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
0
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
59% this job
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
9%
CME allowance
5% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$37.61-$55.27/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Living in Fort Mill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$1,748/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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