Respiratory Therapy

Our Respiratory Care Department is one of the largest in the country, but not to worry. This supportive team carefully ensures that its new graduates are not 'lost in the crowd.' You'll receive plenty of personal support, as we help you transition from student to professional, especially since this department presents exceptional opportunities for growth.

Our progressive department is at the forefront of new ideas and technologies, and our therapists perform services in a wide-range of specialties, with a variety of opportunities including:

• Patient assessment therapy
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Emergency department
• Neonatal/pediatric/adult care flight medicine
• Clinical instruction
• Chronic ventilation
• Pulmonary function lab

Advancement and Education

The Respiratory Therapy Department provides professional, individual patient care. As a new therapist, you'll receive an extensive orientation that includes a review of clinical practice and theory behind respiratory procedures, such as use of oxygen equipment, treatment modalities, suctioning and intubation.

You'll also enjoy the fact that every therapist has advancement opportunities, as they become more proficient practitioners. With additional training and experience, therapists can become advanced critical care (adult/neonatal/pediatric) practitioners or advance to management or education positions.

Moreover, our department offers a wide variety of educational opportunities. Numerous continuing education programs are offered on campus each year. Additionally, off-campus respiratory therapy education is offered at three Orlando-area institutions, including Seminole Community College, Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida.

The Respiratory Therapy Department holds clinical affiliations with the University of Central Florida, Valencia Community College, Seminole Community College and Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio.

Tuition reimbursement is available.

Requirements

Florida State license.
Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

To begin your career as a respiratory therapist at Florida Hospital contact Debra Aza at 866-GRAD LINK (866-472-3546) or debra.aza@flhosp.org.

At Florida Hospital, our commitment to excellence is matched only by our commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and associates. Because our Allied Health professionals play an integral role in the quality of patient care, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to enhance our associates' quality of life. In addition to a competitive salary, our Allied Health graduates are eligible for an array of benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Life and Other Insurance Retirement Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement Amenities Paid Days Off

As you embark on your exciting new Allied Health career, Florida Hospital can help you transition from student to professional. Our Allied Health professionals are highly valued, and we especially prize our new graduates. We employ physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, audiologists, radiologists and respiratory therapists, who work in a wide range of units and departments. Allied Health graduates play an integral role in our organization. Your enthusiasm and willingness to learn energizes our workplace. Plus, our experienced professionals relish the opportunity to mentor new grads. We invite you to browse our web site and learn more about the many exciting opportunities that await you at Florida Hospital's seven Central Florida locations.