Delray Medical Center, a 536-bed Level I Trauma Center in Delray Beach, Florida, is recruiting a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Per Diem, Days position. This is a full-scope respiratory therapy role within a major acute care campus that serves southern Palm Beach County and supports advanced cardiac, vascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, and trauma service lines. The facility's size, acuity, and subspecialty depth make this an exceptional environment for an RRT who wants clinical variety and the resources of a regional referral center.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Per Diem, Days schedule at a 536-bed acute care hospital spanning a 30-acre campus
- State-designated Level I Trauma Center serving southern Palm Beach County — over 40 years of regional presence with a workforce of 1,700+ employees and 700 physicians
- Full-scope respiratory therapy practice: initiation and monitoring of continuous mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), prescribed medical gas delivery, aerosol therapy, and pulse oximetry for oxygen titration
- Additional modalities include aerosolized medication administration, sputum inductions, chest physiotherapy, and arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
- Advanced cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and bariatric/weight-loss surgery service lines on campus
- Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital on site — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- Fair Oaks Pavilion: 53-bed adult psychiatry unit integrated within the campus
- Collaborative, protocol-driven environment with physician-ordered care pathways and adherence to Federal, State, and Regulatory Agency safety standards
- New graduates will be trained; the department supports professional development at all experience levels
Qualifications
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Active Florida Respiratory Therapist license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum: Associate's Degree from an AMA-accredited respiratory therapist program; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Two years of vocational training in Respiratory Therapy; new graduates with appropriate credentials will be considered
- Skills in EKG, EEG, and Holter Monitoring preferred
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a community consistently recognized for its walkable downtown, vibrant arts scene, white-sand beaches, and year-round warm climate. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to Miami while maintaining easy access to the broader South Florida metro, including Fort Lauderdale and Miami international airports. Excellent public and private schools, abundant waterfront recreation, and a strong sense of community make Delray Beach a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from colder or higher-cost markets.