<p>A full-time Certified Respiratory Therapist opportunity is open in Hudson, Florida, supporting a high-acuity, multi-generational patient population across a collaborative inpatient care team. This night-shift role offers genuine clinical autonomy — including independent function when team leadership is unavailable — and a scope that spans routine respiratory procedures through complex, long-term mechanical ventilation management. Hudson sits on Florida's Gulf Coast, offering an affordable, outdoor-friendly lifestyle within easy reach of the Tampa Bay metro area.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity bonuses</li> <li>Signing bonus — negotiable based on experience and qualifications</li> <li>Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to the area</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated CME time off</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) coverage with tail included</li> <li>Full-time employment with a structured night-shift schedule and rotating weekend rotation</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Night-shift position with rotating weekend coverage in a high-acuity inpatient setting</li> <li>Manages acute care ventilators for both short-term and long-term mechanical ventilation patients</li> <li>Administers the full spectrum of respiratory therapy procedures — routine through complex</li> <li>Develops and implements individualized Respiratory Care Plans for patients across all age groups — neonatal through adult</li> <li>Maintains accurate departmental records and clinical documentation for all therapy provided</li> <li>Operates with independent clinical judgment when team leadership is not on-site, reflecting a high-trust, autonomous practice environment</li> <li>Fast-paced, collaborative care team model with cross-departmental integration</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Completion of an AMA-accredited respiratory care program — Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred</li> <li>Current Florida CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) license, active and in good standing</li> <li>BLS certification through the American Heart Association required at time of hire</li> <li>ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within six months of hire</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hudson is a Gulf Coast community in Pasco County, Florida, offering waterfront living, year-round warm weather, and a notably lower cost of living compared to the broader Tampa Bay region — which sits roughly 40 miles to the south. The area draws outdoor enthusiasts with easy access to Gulf beaches, boating, fishing, and nature preserves, while proximity to Tampa provides access to major-league sports, international dining, a major international airport, and a full range of urban amenities without the urban price tag.</p>