<p>A well-established hospital system in Ocala, Florida is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for full-scope acute care practice across high-acuity inpatient units. This role offers genuine clinical breadth — from ICU ventilator management to neonatal nursery coverage — within a collaborative, well-supported team environment. Flexible day or night shift scheduling makes this a strong fit for therapists who value both clinical challenge and schedule control in a growing North Central Florida market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Flexible shift selection: day or night shifts available with rotating weekend coverage</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary care environment with strong clinical support infrastructure</li> <li>High-acuity exposure across multiple service lines — ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Nursery, and Critical Care</li> <li>Full-scope respiratory therapy practice with advanced procedural variety</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Practice spans ICU, Emergency Department, Med-Surg, Nursery, and Critical Care units — broad inpatient acuity across the full patient age spectrum</li> <li>Ventilator management including both short-term and long-term mechanical ventilation</li> <li>Full airway management responsibilities including assessment, intervention, and ongoing monitoring</li> <li>Administration of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and advanced acute respiratory treatments</li> <li>Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpretation integrated into daily clinical workflow</li> <li>Continuous patient response monitoring with independent adjustment of respiratory care plans</li> <li>Documentation maintained within an EMR system; comfort with electronic charting expected</li> <li>Direct collaboration with attending physicians and interdisciplinary care teams across all units</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential required</li> <li>Active Florida Respiratory Care Practitioner license, or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Minimum one year of recent acute care respiratory therapy experience preferred</li> <li>Prior experience in ICU, Emergency Department, or critical care settings strongly preferred</li> <li>Proficiency with mechanical ventilators, airway management, ABGs, and advanced respiratory therapies</li> <li>Comfort with EMR documentation in a fast-paced, multi-unit hospital environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits at the center of Marion County in North Central Florida — known as the "Horse Capital of the World" for its rolling pastures, thoroughbred farms, and equestrian culture. The area offers a low cost of living relative to Florida's coastal markets, no state income tax, and easy access to both Orlando and Gainesville within roughly an hour's drive. Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, and year-round warm weather, making this an appealing destination for clinicians seeking a quieter Florida lifestyle without sacrificing access to urban amenities.</p>