Respiratory Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Florida
Florida's respiratory therapist job market is anchored by large hospital networks like AdventHealth, HCA Florida Healthcare, and Jackson Health System, with strong hiring across Tampa, Miami, Orlando, and Jacksonville. International candidates with clinical credentials can find visa-sponsoring employers across the state's busy acute care, pediatric, and long-term care settings.
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Req ID 558721 Post Date 09/11/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 58-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 47 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Similarly, our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. Located off of NASA Boulevard on the outskirts of downtown Melbourne, we are less than two miles from the shores of the Indian River and plenty of shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.
Essential Functions
- Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual. Work in all areas of the hospital.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures. Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
- Verify Respiratory Care physician's orders. Initial, date, and time order after verification.
- Receive and give accurate and complete report. Update and complete patient profile card to reflect patient's current clinical status. Be prepared and ready to receive/give report at the specified report times.
- Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
- Keep Supervisor appraised of changes in workload and patient acuity.
- Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution.
- Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform "CPR". Primarily responsible for airway management. Initiate, maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
- Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians.
- Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families and other staff members.
- Ability to communicate in English effectively through verbal and written means to extent necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
- Understands principles of growth and development for the entire lifespan with the ability to provide care appropriate for adult and geriatric patients as appropriate to the patient population.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Reading and comprehension at level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- As required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care
Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Appropriate licensure from state licensure agency.
- ACLS and BLS certification required
Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.
Facility Kindred Hospital Melbourne
Req ID 558721 Post Date 09/11/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 58-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 47 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Similarly, our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. Located off of NASA Boulevard on the outskirts of downtown Melbourne, we are less than two miles from the shores of the Indian River and plenty of shops and restaurants.
Job Summary
Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.
Essential Functions
- Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual. Work in all areas of the hospital.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures. Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
- Verify Respiratory Care physician's orders. Initial, date, and time order after verification.
- Receive and give accurate and complete report. Update and complete patient profile card to reflect patient's current clinical status. Be prepared and ready to receive/give report at the specified report times.
- Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
- Keep Supervisor appraised of changes in workload and patient acuity.
- Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution.
- Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform "CPR". Primarily responsible for airway management. Initiate, maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
- Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians.
- Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families and other staff members.
- Ability to communicate in English effectively through verbal and written means to extent necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
- Understands principles of growth and development for the entire lifespan with the ability to provide care appropriate for adult and geriatric patients as appropriate to the patient population.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Reading and comprehension at level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- As required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care
Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Appropriate licensure from state licensure agency.
- ACLS and BLS certification required
Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.
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Which companies sponsor visas for respiratory therapists in Florida?
Florida's largest hospital systems are the most active sponsors. AdventHealth, HCA Florida Healthcare, Jackson Health System, Tampa General Hospital, and Orlando Health have all sponsored respiratory therapists through employment-based visa categories. Staffing and travel healthcare agencies operating in Florida also sponsor internationally trained therapists, though terms and petition types vary by employer. Checking each employer's HR documentation and LCA disclosure data gives the clearest picture of sponsorship activity.
Which visa types are most common for respiratory therapist roles in Florida?
Respiratory therapy qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree, making H-1B visa the most common visa path. However, many Florida employers also sponsor through EB-3 (skilled worker) immigrant visa petitions, which suits candidates seeking permanent residence. Candidates from countries with qualifying trade agreements, such as Australia or Chile, may have access to E-3 visa or H-1B1 visa alternatives. Each employer's willingness to file varies, so confirming sponsorship capability early in the hiring process matters.
Which cities in Florida have the most respiratory therapist sponsorship jobs?
Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville concentrate the highest volume of respiratory therapist openings with visa sponsorship potential. Miami's large hospital networks and internationally diverse patient population make it particularly active for internationally trained clinicians. Orlando's growing hospital corridor and Tampa's major academic medical centers also generate consistent demand. Smaller markets like Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, and Pensacola see lower volume but can have less competitive hiring conditions.
How to find respiratory therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate is specifically built for international candidates seeking visa-sponsoring employers. You can filter by state and role to surface respiratory therapist positions in Florida where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. Beyond browsing the Migrate Mate job board, reviewing Labor Condition Application disclosure data from the Department of Labor helps identify which Florida hospitals have historically sponsored respiratory therapists, giving you a targeted list of employers worth approaching directly.
Are there any Florida-specific considerations for respiratory therapists pursuing visa sponsorship?
Florida requires respiratory therapists to hold a state license through the Florida Department of Health before practicing, which means international candidates must verify credential equivalency and pass required exams prior to or alongside the visa process. Florida's large retiree population and high prevalence of cardiopulmonary conditions sustain strong demand in long-term care and home health settings alongside hospitals. Programs at the University of Florida and University of South Florida produce domestic graduates, so employer demand for internationally trained candidates tends to concentrate in high-volume acute care facilities.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored respiratory therapist jobs in Florida?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.