Fort Mill Medical Center — a 100-bed acute care facility that opened in 2022 in Fort Mill, SC — is recruiting a credentialed Respiratory Therapist to join its clinical team. This is a full-scope RT role covering inpatient and outpatient populations across all age groups, including ICU, medical/surgical, emergency, and NICU-trained coverage within a brand-new, fully equipped facility. The hospital's modern infrastructure, all-new equipment, and rapid community growth make this an exceptional opportunity for an RT seeking a high-acuity, technology-forward environment without the bureaucratic weight of a legacy institution.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 100-bed acute care hospital opened in 2022 — all-new equipment and advanced technology throughout
- Full-scope respiratory therapy services for inpatient and outpatient populations across all age groups
- 24/7 emergency department requiring RT coverage across the full acuity spectrum
- Intensive care unit (ICU) with high-acuity ventilator and cardiopulmonary management
- Medical/surgical unit patient population
- Comprehensive women's care service line including The Nest — a dedicated labor and delivery unit — with NICU-trained RT coverage available
- Diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing performed by RT staff
- Quality control responsibilities on all respiratory care equipment, including I-STAT blood gas analyzers
- Competency-based onboarding with a structured introductory orientation period
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited and approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program; Associate degree required
- CRTT credential required, verified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); RRT preferred
- Active South Carolina Respiratory Therapy licensure through the SC Medical Examiner's Office required (or eligibility to obtain)
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- AHA PALS and ACLS certifications required within the orientation period
- NRP certification required for therapists assigned to NICU coverage
- 2–5 years of job-related respiratory therapy experience preferred
About the Community
Fort Mill sits just south of Charlotte, NC, in York County — one of the fastest-growing communities in the Carolinas. Residents enjoy a low cost of living relative to the Charlotte metro, highly rated public schools, and easy access to the full cultural, dining, and entertainment offerings of a major city just across the state line. The area offers a blend of suburban comfort and outdoor recreation, with Lake Wylie, the Catawba River, and numerous parks within a short drive — an ideal setting for clinicians who want proximity to a major metro without the urban price tag.