Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)

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Salary

$40.00 / Hour - $51.00 / HournOverview

nRespiratory Therapist (RT) – Pediatrics

nFull-Time Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

nPediatric Specialty Care | Philadelphia, PA

nPractice Respiratory Care Where It Matters Most.

nAt Pediatric Specialty Care, our Respiratory Therapists are more than caregivers - they are clinical leaders who make a lasting difference in the lives of medically complex children and young adults.

nIf you're looking to move beyond the fast pace of acute care and build meaningful relationships with the patients you serve, this is an opportunity to practice respiratory therapy in a collaborative, highly specialized pediatric environment.

nnFull-Time Night Shift:

n 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Three 12-hour shifts per week

Every third weekend commitment

n nWhy Respiratory Therapists Choose Pediatric Specialty Care:

n Practice at the Top of Your License - Work alongside experienced physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and respiratory colleagues caring for children with complex respiratory needs.

Develop Lasting Relationships - Unlike the revolving door of acute care, you'll care for the same residents over time, celebrating milestones and seeing the long-term impact of your clinical expertise.

Advanced Pediatric Respiratory Care Provide care for medically fragile children requiring Ventilator management,Tracheostomy care, Respiratory rehabilitation, Airway management, Ventilator weaning assessments, Pulmonary health optimization

Collaborative Clinical Environment - Your voice matters. Respiratory Therapists are valued members of the interdisciplinary care team and actively participate in clinical decision-making.

n nBenefits & Perks

n Competitive compensation

NEW! Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program (eligible part-time employees working 22.5–30 hours/week)

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Shift Differentials

Tuition Assistance Programs

Next Generation Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

n nWhy Pediatric Specialty Care?

nnAt Pediatric Specialty Care, you'll experience something many healthcare professionals miss- the opportunity to truly know your patients.

nYou'll celebrate milestones, build relationships with families, collaborate with an exceptional interdisciplinary team, and make a meaningful impact every single day.

nThis is respiratory therapy with purpose.

nResponsibilities

nAs a Respiratory Therapist, you will help ensure the health and well-being of medically complex pediatric residents by delivering high-quality respiratory care in a warm, home-like setting.

nResponsibilities include:

n Assess respiratory status and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Manage ventilator-dependent pediatric residents.

Evaluate ventilator weaning and respiratory rehabilitation potential.

Administer respiratory treatments and therapies.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and rehabilitation teams.

Educate caregivers and interdisciplinary team members.

Maintain clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.

Respond to changes in respiratory condition with sound clinical judgment.

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nQualifications

nRespiratory Therapist (RT)

n Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required (Bachelor’s preferred)

Active, unencumbered Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapist license

RRT or CRT credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Current CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) certification

Must be at least 21 years of age

Pediatric and ventilator experience preferred

New graduates with strong clinical rotations are encouraged to apply

Pediatric, ventilator, or long-term care experience preferred (but not required — we will support training)

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

n nEOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Worksite address

philadelphia, PA, 19117, US

Who can apply

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