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Home of the Innocents lists this Respiratory Therapist - Self-Scheduling opportunity in louisville, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Respiratory Therapist Opportunity at Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center
Are you a Respiratory Therapist who wants to sharpen your clinical skills on some of the most complex pediatric cases in Kentucky — and still be the person who takes residents to the movies on Friday? Home of the Innocents is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, our pediatric skilled nursing facility. Here, your expertise matters clinically and personally. You'll manage ventilators, support medically complex children, and build the kind of meaningful relationships that make this work truly one of a kind.
A Day in the Life
As a Respiratory Therapist at Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, you'll provide expert care for children and young adults with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. Under Respiratory Leadership, you'll administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform pulmonary procedures to improve residents' quality of life. But your role extends beyond the clinical. You'll have the unique opportunity to join residents on outings such as, ice skating, movies, community events — building connections that enrich their lives and yours.
Schedule:
We offer self-scheduling to support your work-life balance!
Night shifts: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
Hours: 30 or 36 hours per week
Weekend shifts/rotation required
How This Position Contributes to Our Mission
Deliver Exceptional Care: Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform pulmonary procedures to improve resident outcomes
Build Community: Engage with residents in recreational activities that foster joy, connection, and meaningful relationships
Collaborate with Excellence: Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and participate in Pulmonary Rounds to ensure optimal resident support
Promote Learning: Educate and support residents and medical trainees to grow their skills and understanding of complex respiratory care
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Kentucky
National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification
Active BLS certification
Strong communication and teamwork skills
What You'll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life)
Generous leave time — including paid holidays, sick, and personal time
401(k) with employer match
Ongoing training and certification opportunities
Professional development opportunities
A trauma-informed, mission-driven environment where your work matters
Who We Are
Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville's longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness.
We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness.
We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community — expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals.
Our Impact
3,976 children and families served in 2025
22-acre campus located near downtown Louisville
Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky
Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city
10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including:
Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
Emergency shelter for children in crisis
Foster care and adoption support
Community-based behavioral health services
Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky's only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs.
Ready to do the most meaningful work of your career? Apply today and help children breathe, thrive, and experience life to the fullest at Home of the Innocents.
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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