Respiratory Therapist

Millennium Physician Group•Port Charlotte, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist assesses and treats patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across assigned care settings. The role administers respiratory care procedures and therapies, monitors breathing efficiency, evaluates patient responses to treatment, and documents findings to support care planning. The therapist collaborates with providers and clinical teams to deliver safe, effective respiratory care for routine and moderately complex patient needs. Working under general supervision, the Respiratory Therapist performs a range of clinical assignments using working knowledge and growing experience to recognize patterns and identify when senior consultation is needed. Decisions are made within established protocols and involve non-complex to moderately complex clinical situations. The role broadens clinical capabilities across routine case types and strengthens clinical judgment through experience. This is a full-time position in Port Charlotte, Florida, with hours Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays as needed. The compensation range is $26.35 to $41.72. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care or completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
Active state respiratory care license where applicable.
Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care where applicable.
Basic Life Support certification.
Working knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, cardiopulmonary assessment, oxygen delivery systems, and respiratory equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, providers, and clinical team members while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Two to four years of respiratory therapy experience.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, depending on care setting.

Responsibilities

Assess patients with cardiopulmonary conditions by reviewing clinical information, observing respiratory status, and collecting relevant measurements within scope of practice.
Administer respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, and other ordered respiratory care procedures.
Monitor patient responses to respiratory interventions, including breathing patterns, oxygen saturation, breath sounds, and tolerance of therapy.
Operate, check, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment according to clinical procedures, safety standards, and infection control requirements.
Communicate patient status, treatment response, and changes in condition to providers, nurses, and other care team members.
Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and education accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Educate patients and caregivers about prescribed respiratory treatments, equipment use, breathing techniques, and follow-up care instructions.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid time off and eight paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Employer-paid basic life and short-term disability coverage, effective after one year of full-time employment.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee wellness program.
Employee discount programs, including Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts.
Dependent Care FSA.
Voluntary life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Critical illness coverage.
Pet insurance.
Additional benefits.