<p>Piedmont Medical Center is recruiting a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join the ground-floor team at its brand-new Free-Standing Emergency Department opening in Indian Land, South Carolina — a rapidly growing community just outside Rock Hill in York County. This is a rare opportunity to help build workflows, culture, and clinical standards from day one in a newly constructed, state-of-the-art emergency care facility delivering 24/7 services. The parent campus is a 288-bed acute care hospital with a nationally recognized cardiac program, advanced stroke care, maternity services, and a Level III NICU, giving this RT role meaningful depth of system support and career development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus, paid over two years</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Charter member of a brand-new Free-Standing Emergency Department in Indian Land, SC — opportunity to shape clinical culture, workflows, and best practices from opening day</li> <li>Newly constructed, modern facility equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technology purpose-built for emergency care</li> <li>24/7 emergency care delivery serving the Indian Land community and surrounding areas</li> <li>Full scope of respiratory care across all age populations, including cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing</li> <li>Quality control responsibilities on all respiratory care equipment, including i-STAT blood gas analyzers</li> <li>Collaborative team model alongside experienced emergency physicians, nurses, and support staff dedicated to patient-centered care</li> <li>System affiliation with Piedmont Medical Center Rock Hill (288 beds) — services include advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care, and a Level III NICU — providing robust subspecialty backup and career growth pathways</li> <li>Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (100 beds, opened 2022) also within the system, featuring a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Surgical Services, and Women's Services</li> <li>System recognized with the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the SCHA Certified Zero Harm Award</li> <li>Cardiac Care program designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited and approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program; Associate degree required</li> <li>Current Respiratory Therapy licensure through the South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners</li> <li>Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) credential required, verified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)</li> <li>Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred, verified by the NBRC</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR required; must be obtained within 7 days of hire</li> <li>American Heart Association PALS and ACLS certifications required within the orientation period</li> <li>NRP certification required for therapists assigned to NICU coverage</li> <li>2–5 years of job-related respiratory therapy experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Indian Land is one of the fastest-growing communities in South Carolina, situated in southern York County just across the state line from Charlotte, North Carolina — offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a suburban quality of life with lower cost of living. York County is known for its strong public schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, outdoor recreation along the Catawba River, and proximity to Lake Wylie. Clinicians relocating to the Rock Hill and Indian Land corridor consistently cite the region's affordability, mild four-season climate, and short commute to Charlotte's cultural and professional amenities as major draws.</p>