A well-established hospital system in Ocala, Florida is recruiting a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for full-scope acute care practice across high-acuity inpatient units. The role offers genuine clinical breadth — ICU, emergency, med-surg, nursery, and critical care — with flexible day or night shift scheduling. Ocala combines a lower cost of living with easy access to Florida's natural and recreational amenities, making this a strong option for therapists seeking clinical depth without a major-metro pace.
Perks and Benefits
- Flexible shift selection: day or night shifts available with rotating weekend coverage
- Collaborative, supportive clinical team environment with strong interdisciplinary integration
- High-acuity exposure across multiple service lines within a single system
Practice Highlights
- Full-scope respiratory therapy practice across ICU, emergency department, med-surg, nursery, and critical care units
- Ventilator management for both short-term and long-term patients
- Administration of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and advanced acute respiratory treatments
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and interpretation with real-time clinical decision-making
- Airway management responsibilities across diverse patient populations including adult, pediatric, and neonatal (nursery)
- Continuous patient monitoring and assessment with individualized care plan adjustments
- Accurate clinical documentation maintained within EMR systems
- Integrated collaboration with attending physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
Qualifications
- RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) credential required
- Active Florida Respiratory Care License or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Minimum one year of recent acute care respiratory therapy experience preferred
- Prior experience in ICU, emergency department, or critical care settings strongly preferred
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilation (short- and long-term), ABGs, airway management, and advanced respiratory therapies
About the Community
Ocala sits in north-central Florida, known as the "Horse Capital of the World," surrounded by rolling pastures, the Ocala National Forest, and the spring-fed rivers of the Silver Springs region. The area offers a notably lower cost of living compared to Florida's coastal metros, with easy access to both Orlando and Gainesville within an hour's drive. Outdoor recreation — hiking, kayaking, equestrian trails, and freshwater springs — is abundant year-round, making Ocala an appealing base for clinicians who want Florida's lifestyle without the urban density.