Respiratory Therapist (RT)
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $92k (middle half $68k–$109k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in South Carolina | 85 active | 4,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US 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 |
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