Registered Respiratory Therapist

About Lee Health

Lee Health is one of Florida's largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals. Our system includes four acute care hospitals, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, we serve over two million patient contacts each year.

At Lee Health, we are guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion. 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.

About the Respiratory Care Team

Comprised of over 400 Respiratory team members, our Respiratory Care team provides 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. Our Registered Respiratory Therapist Critical Care team members function as experts in critical care areas (pediatric, neonatal, and adult critical care) and serve as resources for less experienced staff.

About Gulf Coast Medical Center

Gulf Coast Medical Center is a 699-bed Acute Care Facility in the heart of Fort Myers. It serves as a major hub for advanced care in Southwest Florida, offering comprehensive services in trauma, emergency medicine, stroke care, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and surgery. As an accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only Level II Trauma Center in the region, Gulf Coast Medical Center has earned high ratings from CMS and The Leapfrog Group, reflecting Lee Health's commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to the community.

At Gulf Coast Medical Center, the respiratory/pulmonary care team is a fully integrated component of the hospital's critical and acute care services. Their work spans the continuum from emergency ventilator management through post-discharge pulmonary rehabilitation and education.

Join Our Team

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 offer up to $25,500 in hiring incentives (if eligible), exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and holistic health resources. We also support your professional growth with a 6% pay increase upon completing ACCS or NPS certification, a retirement match up to 5%, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Expense-paid on-site interviews are available for eligible candidates.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lee Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.