Fort Mill Medical Center — a 100-bed acute care facility that opened in 2022 in Fort Mill, South Carolina — is recruiting a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join its clinical team. This is a full-service hospital built from the ground up with all-new equipment and advanced technology, serving a rapidly growing community just south of Charlotte. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 (based on eligibility) makes this an especially compelling opportunity for credentialed RTs ready to grow with a modern, expanding facility.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 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
Practice Highlights
- 100-bed acute care hospital opened in 2022 — all-new equipment and advanced technology throughout
- Full-spectrum respiratory care delivered to inpatients and outpatients across all age populations
- Diagnostic cardiopulmonary testing including quality control on I-STAT blood gas analyzers
- 24/7 emergency department with full respiratory support responsibilities
- Intensive care unit (ICU) requiring advanced ventilator and critical care respiratory management
- Medical/surgical unit with broad general respiratory caseload
- Comprehensive women's care service line including The Nest — a dedicated labor and delivery unit — with NICU-trained RT opportunities (NRP certification required for NICU-assigned therapists)
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment within a community-focused hospital
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited and approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program; Associate degree required
- Current Respiratory Therapy licensure through the South Carolina State Medical Examiner's Office
- CRTT credential required, verified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); RRT preferred
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR required — must be obtained within 7 days of hire
- American Heart Association PALS and ACLS certifications required within the orientation period
- NRP certification required for therapists assigned to the NICU
- 2–5 years of job-related respiratory therapy experience preferred
About the Community
Fort Mill, South Carolina sits just across the state line from Charlotte, North Carolina, offering residents the lifestyle advantages of a fast-growing, family-friendly suburb with easy access to a major metropolitan area. The region is known for its highly rated schools, low cost of living relative to Charlotte proper, and abundant outdoor recreation including Lake Wylie and the Catawba River corridor. Fort Mill consistently ranks among the fastest-growing communities in the Southeast, bringing with it new restaurants, retail, and cultural amenities alongside a strong sense of community — an ideal setting for clinicians seeking suburban quality of life with urban proximity.