Registered Respiratory Therapist 2, Respiratory Therapy, $25000 Bonus, FT, 7P-7:30A

Baptist Health South Florida • Homestead, FL

1d • $36 - $47

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist 2 demonstrates respiratory clinical skills and knowledge in managing adult and pediatric patients. In addition to the RRT1 responsibilities, this role requires strong interpersonal skills to provide leadership and support while maintaining working relationships with internal and external customers. The therapist continually evaluates and monitors services to assure quality patient care, may participate in hospital-wide committees and respiratory care initiatives throughout Baptist Health, and communicates effectively with all team members. The estimated pay range is $35.81–$46.55 per hour, depending on experience.

Baptist Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with 12 hospitals, more than 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across South Florida. The organization describes its mission as faith-based and focused on medical excellence, compassionate care, and quality. It offers career development, health and wellness resources, a wellness program that may help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, and tuition reimbursement.

A sign-on bonus program is described for eligible new graduates with less than one year of RRT/CRT work experience. The posting lists $15,000 for full-time and $7,500 for part-time RRT/CRT positions, subject to eligibility requirements, a two-year commitment, and four payments. Eligible new hires must begin employment between November 30, 2025, and September 30, 2026, complete Baptist Health’s pre-employment process, obtain a source-verifiable Florida RRT/CRT license, and remain employed in good standing during the payout period. Certain former employees and contract workers are excluded.

Requirements

• High school diploma, certificate, GED, training, or experience as listed in the posting.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Florida.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card and CPR card.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), as required by department standards.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respiratory clinical skills and knowledge in managing adult and pediatric patients.
• Provide leadership and support to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Continuously evaluate and monitor services to assure quality patient care.
• May participate in hospital-wide committees and respiratory care initiatives throughout Baptist Health.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support.
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources.
• Wellness program that may help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible new graduates may qualify for a sign-on bonus: $15,000 for full-time positions or $7,500 for part-time positions, subject to stated conditions and a two-year commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED