<p>Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a full-time Lead Respiratory Therapist for the night shift at its 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the greater Charlotte metro region. This leadership role carries direct supervisory responsibility over the Respiratory Therapy department while maintaining hands-on patient care across a high-acuity service line that includes advanced cardiac care, a Level III NICU, and a full surgical and women's services program. A $20,000 sign-on bonus underscores the facility's commitment to attracting experienced RT leaders ready to drive clinical excellence and team development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$20,000 sign-on bonus, paid over two years</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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>Full-time nights position with direct oversight of the Respiratory Therapy staff on shift</li> <li>288-bed acute care facility with advanced equipment and a broad clinical service line</li> <li>Level III NICU — one of the highest-acuity neonatal environments in the region</li> <li>Advanced heart and stroke care program; designated Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield</li> <li>Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program recognized by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation</li> <li>Maternity care and full women's services program on campus</li> <li>Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score recipient and Certified Zero Harm Award honoree from the South Carolina Hospital Association</li> <li>Sister facility — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — expands the system's regional footprint and career mobility</li> <li>Lead RT responsibilities include staff assessment, evaluation, counseling, care coordination, delegation, and outcomes-based documentation in accordance with RT Department standards</li> <li>Patient and family education is a defined component of the role, with individualized education planning expected</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; Associate of Science degree required</li> <li>Minimum Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred</li> <li>Five years of critical care respiratory therapy experience required</li> <li>American Heart Association BLS/CPR required within 7 days of hire; AHA ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within the orientation period</li> <li>Minimum one year of team leader or supervisory experience preferred</li> <li>Level II or Level III NICU experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina — just south of Charlotte, North Carolina — offering residents easy access to a major metropolitan area while enjoying a noticeably lower cost of living, strong public and private school options, and a growing suburban community with restaurants, parks, and cultural amenities. The region's mild four-season climate, proximity to Lake Wylie, and the outdoor recreation corridors of the Carolina Piedmont make it a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets. York County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in South Carolina, bringing with it new development, infrastructure investment, and a vibrant local economy.</p>