<p>A Respiratory Therapist opportunity is open at an acute care facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida — a Gulf Coast community known for its beaches, outdoor lifestyle, and strong quality of life. This role accommodates both day and night shift preferences and welcomes new graduates alongside experienced clinicians, making it an accessible entry point or a strong lateral move in a desirable coastal market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly pay rate: $24–$33 per hour, commensurate with experience and credential level</li> <li>Flexible shift selection — days or nights available</li> <li>New graduates actively considered — no minimum experience threshold required</li> <li>Employment at an established acute care facility with immediate start availability</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with the full spectrum of inpatient respiratory therapy needs</li> <li>Day and night shift coverage model — candidates may indicate shift preference</li> <li>Neonatal resuscitation (NRP) scope included — training pathway provided within 90 days of start</li> <li>Immediate opening with a streamlined onboarding process</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) or RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at time of hire</li> <li>NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required — must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date</li> <li>New graduates are eligible and encouraged to apply</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Walton Beach sits along Florida's Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle, offering white-sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, a low cost of living relative to other Florida coastal markets, and a relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle year-round. The area provides easy access to Destin, Pensacola, and the broader Northwest Florida region, with strong local schools, water sports, fishing, and a welcoming military and civilian community that gives the area a distinctive, tight-knit character.</p>