<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</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>Continuing education and career development 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>288-bed acute care facility serving York County and the surrounding region for more than 30 years</li> <li>Full-spectrum respiratory care delivery to inpatients and outpatients across all age populations, including neonates</li> <li>Cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and quality control on all respiratory care equipment, including I-STAT blood gas analyzers</li> <li>Level III NICU — NRP-trained therapists are an integral part of the neonatal care team</li> <li>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</li> <li>Maternity services on campus alongside a broad surgical and women's services line</li> <li>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</li> <li>Recognized for elite patient safety: Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Score and SCHA Certified Zero Harm Award</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 Medical Examiner's Office</li> <li>CRTT credential required, verified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); RRT preferred</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 the NICU</li> <li>2–5 years of job-related respiratory therapy experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>