Respiratory Therapist (Pediatrics)

Overview

Salary $40.00 / Hour - $51.00 / Hour
Overview
Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Pediatrics
Full-Time Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Pediatric Specialty Care | Philadelphia, PA
Practice Respiratory Care Where It Matters Most.

Why Respiratory Therapists Choose Pediatric Specialty Care

• 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.
• Benefits & Perks - 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required (Bachelor’s preferred)
• 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)