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Sign-On Bonuses Up to $10,000!

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Upcoming Events:

Join Us For Our Upcoming Respiratory Therapist Recruitment Blitz!

Join us to explore opportunities, meet our team, and see what makes MUSC a great place for Respiratory Therapists!

November 19th 2026 - 4:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST

November 20th, 2026 - 10:00 AM EST - 11:00 AM EST

Join our Respiratory Care Team in Charleston, SC

The Medical University of South Carolina is the state's only comprehensive academic medical system, and we are hiring Respiratory Therapists across multiple locations and specialties. For a limited time, we're offering sign-on bonuses of up to $10,000 for respiratory therapists hired in the Tri-County Charleston area!

Now is the time to find the location, shift, and specialty that works best for you! Ask about our opportunities for advancement through the clinical ladder program, Respiratory therapist governance, Journal Club, and other professional growth opportunities!

Explore the Opportunities in Respiratory Therapy at MUSC

At MUSC, you'll find a challenge on every shift, every day at our three downtown hospitals in Charleston, SC. Work with pediatric or adult populations of varying acuity levels across a wide variety of units.

The opportunities are endless for Respiratory Therapists at MUSC. Looking for variety? Ask about our increased rates of pay for RT's who rotate between all three hospitals. Maintain your licensure with free Continuing Education Units, and work your way through our clinical ladder program.

Burn Center
Neurology Intensive Care Unit
Adult & Pediatric Transplant Centers
Adult & Pediatric Level I Trauma Centers
83 bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

ECMO Center of Excellence
SMT team for patients with special needs
Pulmonary Function & Sleep Medicine
Bronchoscopy
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Advanced Clinical Opportunities

Adult and pediatric critical care
Level IV NNICU
Level I adult and pediatric trauma
Heart and lung transplant center
Platinum-level ELSO Center of Excellence for ECMO
Only pediatric Cardiac ICU in South Carolina
Level I Children’s Surgery Center
Certified adult and pediatric burn center
Comprehensive Stroke Center

Teamwork and Collaboration

Respiratory Shared Governance
Interdisciplinary rounds
RTs working side-by-side with nursing, physicians, radiology, ECMO, and other clinical teams

Career Growth and Development

Respiratory Clinical Ladder, emphasizing that employees can build their future here
Pediatric Transport Team
ECMO Specialist opportunities
Preceptor support from day one, especially for new graduates
Long-term employees sharing how their careers have grown at MUSC

Life in Charleston

Coastal lifestyle and beaches
History and Culture
Outdoor activities
Award winning Charleston restaurants and food scene

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Why Should You Choose MUSC Health as Your Next Employer?

Work where your contribution is valued, respected, and rewarded. As a member of South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health system, you’ll discover how we value and encourage your training, professional development, and career growth.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health and life insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
401(k) retirement plan matching
SCRS, ORP, and PORS plan options
Disability insurance plans
Professional development program
Float pool with increased pay

Wellbeing resources
Tuition reimbursement
Employee perks and discounts
Paid time off and extended sick leave
Employee referral program
RT Governance & Journal Club
Sign-on bonuses

Flexible schedule options
Certification incentive program
Relocation assistance
Flexible spending account
RT Clinical ladder program for advancement
Residency program for new hires

For a complete overview of MUSC Health's benefit offering, please review our benefits information.

MUSC Health By the Numbers

Pursue your passion in the location that suits you best. MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive health care system, offering career options at university hospitals, research facilities, clinics, or patient care sites. We serve communities across South Carolina through our Lancaster, Columbia, Florence, and Charleston area divisions.

14 Medical Centers

6 Colleges

20 Clinical Locations

8 Research Locations

350+ Telehealth Sites

750+ Care Locations

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🌟 Registered Respiratory Therapist

Charleston, SC | Full-time (36 hours/week)

🚀 Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for experienced therapists and $10,000 for new grads!
🚚 Relocation assistance: $3,200
🦷 Free dental insurance | Low-cost medical | Robust pension plan (fully vested after 8 years!)
📈 Career ladders and professional growth at South Carolina’s #1 hospital!
Shift differential pay – earn more for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts! (Up to $5.30 added to your hourly rate!)

Come be part of something bigger — where your skills change lives, your team feels like family, and your future is supported at every step!

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Work With an Award-Winning Team

In 2022, for the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.

MUSC is honored to be named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List.

MUSC is proud to be recognized as a 2022 Diversity Champion by Insight Into Diversity magazine.

MUSC is thrilled to be one of only 34 health systems named to Forbes' list of Best Large Employers across the country.