Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Fort Walton Beach / Destin, FL
Job Type: Perm Contingent
Duration: Permanent
Shift: Night
Schedule: Full-Time; rotating weekends
Local Candidates Required: No (Relocation considered on a case-by-case basis)
Pay Rate
Salary Range:
Under 1 year: $29.56 – $31.04/hr
2–3 years: $32.52/hr
4–5 years: $33.99/hr
6–7 years: $35.47/hr
9–10+ years: $36.95/hr
12+ years: $40.65/hr
Shift Differentials: Night Diff: $3.00/hr (No weekend differential at this location)
Sign-On Bonus: No Sign-on
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree or Certificate Program completion in Respiratory Care
Active Florida State Respiratory Therapist License (Open to CRT or RRT; willing to train new grads)
National credential from NBRC (CRT or RRT)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 30 days of hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days of hire
Candidates must demonstrate strong passion for respiratory care, clinical adaptability, and positive cultural fit
Responsibilities
Perform and document comprehensive clinical assessments, including airway patency, breath sounds, and cuff pressure monitoring
Administer diagnostic evaluations and specialized therapeutic procedures (oxygen delivery, aerosol medication administration, and chest physiotherapy)
Assist with the placement of artificial airways; initiate, manage, and titrate invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
Continuously evaluate therapeutic responses, intervening promptly and reporting adverse developments to medical providers
Respond rapidly to emergency resuscitation events, code blues, and trauma activations, maintaining patent airways and ventilation
Facilitate safe clinical transport of ventilator-dependent and high-acuity respiratory patients throughout the facility
Document all diagnostic data, treatment modalities, and patient responses accurately in the medical record
Additional Position Details
Facility Size: 267 Beds (Level II Trauma Center, Open-Heart Surgery Program, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Cancer Care Center)
Department Scope: Main ER, Pediatric ER, two Freestanding ERs, and Intensive Care Units
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Director of Respiratory Therapy
Experience Level: Open to all experience levels, including licensed CRT, RRT, and motivated new graduates ready for hands-on acute care training