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Respiratory Therapist

Central Florida · Posted Apr 24, 2026 · Job ID LB-1192

A rehabilitation hospital in Central Florida is hiring a Respiratory Therapist. This is a placement managed by Lela Boom Consulting Group.

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist functions as an integral member of the patient care team, performing and documenting patient assessments that include breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure, and conducting diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy. Day-to-day responsibilities include administering oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy, as well as assisting with placement of artificial airways and initiating, monitoring, and maintaining mechanical ventilation. The RT monitors patients for therapeutic response and intervenes appropriately when unintended responses occur, assists with the transportation of ventilator-dependent patients, and responds to emergent situations to ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation.

What you need

• Completion of a two year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or equivalent)
• NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required; CRT experience will also be considered
• Must have at least 6 months recent acute care RRT experience
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Schedule

Nights with rotating weekends.

Pay and benefits

$28.00 - $40.00/hr plus $15,000 sign-on bonus

How to apply

Apply through Lela Boom using the button on this page. A recruiter reviews every application and contacts shortlisted candidates within two business days. The hiring organisation's name is shared once a recruiter has spoken with you. Lela Boom never charges candidates a recruitment fee.