Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join its clinical team at a 288-bed acute care facility with a strong reputation for cardiac, stroke, maternity, and neonatal care. This role spans inpatient and outpatient populations across all age groups — including a Level III NICU — and offers up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates. Piedmont Medical Center has earned the Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Score and the SCHA Certified Zero Harm Award, signaling a culture of clinical excellence and patient safety.
Perks and Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus 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
- 288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the surrounding region for more than 30 years
- Full-spectrum respiratory care delivery to inpatients and outpatients across all age populations, including neonates
- Cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and quality control on all respiratory care equipment, including I-STAT blood gas analyzers
- Level III NICU — NRP-trained therapists are an integral part of the neonatal care team
- Advanced cardiac and stroke program — designated 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
- Maternity services on campus alongside a broad surgical and women's services line
- Sister facility — Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill (opened 2022, 100 beds) — with a 24/7 ED, ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, and Surgical and Women's Services, expanding the system's regional footprint
- Recognized for elite patient safety: Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Score and SCHA Certified Zero Harm Award
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited and approved Respiratory Care Technician or Therapist program; Associate degree required
- Current Respiratory Therapy licensure through the South Carolina Medical Examiner's Office
- CRTT credential required, verified by the National Board of 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
Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina — situated just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, offering easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living and a strong sense of community. The region features a mild four-season climate, proximity to Lake Wylie for outdoor recreation, a growing arts and dining scene, and well-regarded public and private school options. Clinicians relocating from larger markets consistently find Rock Hill an attractive balance of suburban quality of life and urban accessibility.