Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Rehab

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital - 2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Pulmonary Rehab

Work Type: Full Time ; Monday Friday

Department Hours: 7:30:00 AM 5:00:00 PM

Hiring Range: $27.81 - $45.55 / hour

Join Lee Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist: A Place Where You Matter

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who thrives on delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? At Lee Health, we welcome you to a culture where you'll feel valued, respected, and supported. We are looking to expand our Respiratory Team at Lee Memorial Hospitals Pulmonary Rehab team to provide exceptionaLEE care to our patients.

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About Our Respiratory Team:

Comprised of over 400 Respiratory team members, our Respiratory Care team provide a wide range of specialized services to support patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions in the hospital setting. In addition to core respiratory therapy, services include pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma and COPD education, pulmonary function testing, and interventional procedures such as bronchoscopies and thoracentesis. The team also supports advanced diagnostics through robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and collaborates with the multidisciplinary Lung Nodule Clinic for lung cancer screening and evaluation. Respiratory therapists play an essential role in managing ventilators, providing airway support, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across critical care and acute care units.

What We Offer You:

• Up to $25,500 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible)
• Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development earn a 6% pay increase upon completing ACCS or NPS certification.
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
• Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates

About this Position:

Lee Memorial Hospital is a 336-bed Acute Care Facility in the heart of Fort Myers. As our oldest campus, it has been considered a cornerstone of our health system for over 100 years. In addition to standard respiratory care services, Lee Memorial Hospital is home to a plethora of services including but not limited to: pulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary diagnostics, and our Robotic ION program that is quickly setting the bar and standard for other programs nationwide. Our team is very excited to be transitioning to the new state of the art hospital campus (projected in 2027) and served as an integral part of the planning/design phase for our brand new facility.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist within our Pulmonary Rehab team, you will be responsible for the development and operation of all related duties for a comprehensive Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Assesses the individual rehabilitation needs of all clients entering the program and modifies the program to meet those needs. May occasionally be asked to evaluate inpatients for potential to enter the Phase II program upon discharge. Responsibilities include administering medicated nebulizer therapies, drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases, managing ventilators and BiPAP/CPAP systems, assisting with routine and emergency bronchoscopies, and administering physician-prescribed medical gases. The position requires active participation in patient care planning, education, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as a "Code Blue" team member. Additionally, it involves supporting professional development through ongoing education, maintaining competencies, mentoring students, orienting new staff, and participating in departmental and organizational goals.

What this Position Requires:

Educational Requirements: Associate's Required ;Bachelors required to perform duties of a Technical Consultant

Experience Requirements: None ; New graduates of accredited COARC respiratory therapy program accepted

State of Florida Licensure Requirements: Registered Respiratory Therapist License

Certifications/Registration Requirements: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT ; BLS required ; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and must beobtained within 6 months of hire where needed.

About Lee Health:

Lee Health is one of Floridas largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals . Our system includes four acute care hospitalsLee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospitalplus Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, 2,500 medical staff, and 950+ primary and specialty care providers, we serve over two million patient contacts each year. At Lee Health, were guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion , and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values every day (Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education) by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Ready to Make A Difference?

Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.

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