Good Samaritan Medical Center, a 333-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida, is recruiting a Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) for a per diem, day-shift position. Part of the Palm Beach Health Network with over 100 years of service to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, this facility combines advanced surgical robotics, an accredited cancer center, and a full-service emergency and acute care environment — offering an RRT a clinically rich, technology-forward practice setting with meaningful daily impact.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem engagement with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education 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
Practice Highlights
- 333-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the broader Treasure Coast region
- Performs both critical and non-critical respiratory care procedures and diagnostics under physician directives and respiratory care protocols
- Full scope of RRT practice: critical care, general acute care, and protocol-driven respiratory management
- Cross-training opportunities across service lines as directed
- Precepting responsibilities for students and new respiratory therapy staff
- Advanced robotic surgical program featuring MAKO and Da Vinci robotic platforms supporting general surgery procedures
- Commission on Cancer-accredited cancer center anchored by a state-of-the-art Breast Center
- Member of the Palm Beach Health Network — a regionally integrated health system with over a century of community presence
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Respiratory Care or Respiratory Science (minimum education requirement)
- Active Florida RRT license required
- Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required where applicable
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant cultural scene including the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Norton Museum of Art, and a thriving downtown dining and entertainment district. The area provides easy access to world-class beaches, boating, and outdoor recreation, while remaining within an hour of Miami and Fort Lauderdale — making it an attractive destination for clinicians who want an active, warm-weather lifestyle without sacrificing proximity to a major metropolitan corridor. Palm Beach County is consistently ranked among Florida's most desirable places to live, with strong public and private school options and a relatively accessible real estate market compared to South Florida's urban core.