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Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics

Elderwood • Aliquippa, PA • 1h ago

Salary

$38.00 - $55.20 / Hour

Overview

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Pediatric Specialty Care of Hopewell

12 Hour - Night Shift: 7:00PM - 7:30AM with a premium shift differential

Make a lifelong impact on children who depend on your expertise.

At Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Hopewell, Respiratory Therapists do far more than manage airways - they help medically fragile children breathe, grow, and reach milestones many once thought impossible.

If you're an RT looking to apply your skills in a pediatric, ventilator-dependent, and rehabilitation-focused environment, this is a rare opportunity to practice at the top of your license while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families.

Why Pediatric Specialty Care

PSC is a specialty healthcare organization dedicated to caring for children with complex medical needs in a supportive, home-like environment. Our interdisciplinary teams work collaboratively to provide continuity of care - not quick handoffs or revolving patient doors.

Here, Respiratory Therapists are essential clinical leaders.

Your Impact as an RT at PSC:

Play a key role in ventilator management, weaning, and respiratory rehabilitation

Provide in-depth respiratory assessments and ongoing evaluations

Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams

Support children and families through long-term progress and meaningful outcomes

Help shape individualized care plans with real autonomy and clinical voice

What Makes This Role Unique

Pediatric focus with medically complex and ventilator-dependent patients

Continuity of care - build real relationships and see long-term outcomes

Autonomy and collaboration within an interdisciplinary model

A slower pace than acute care, with deeper clinical engagement

Strong clinical standa;rds aligned with AARC and regulatory best practices

Why Join PSC:

Purpose-driven pediatric work

Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration

Stable patient population and meaningful outcomes

Competitive pay and benefits (based on eligibility)

A role where your expertise is valued, respected, and essential

If you're an RT looking to move beyond task-based care and into a role where your clinical judgment and compassion truly matter, Pediatric Specialty Care is the place to grow your career.

Apply today and help children breathe easier - today and for years to come.

Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive respiratory and ventilator assessments

Evaluate weaning potential and respiratory rehabilitation opportunities

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized respiratory care plans

Initiate and manage ventilator weaning protocols per physician orders

Administer prescribed respiratory medications and treatments

Perform scheduled and PRN respiratory interventions

Monitor labs, clinical indicators, and ventilator parameters within scope of practice

Document care clearly and concisely, includingventilation checks every 12 hoursper PSC policy

Maintain accurate progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries

Communicate clinical findings and recommendations to physicians and interdisciplinary team members

Educate families, caregivers, and staff on respiratory equipment and procedures

Assist with in-service training and onboarding education for staff

Ensure safe, cost-effective use of respiratory equipment and supplies

Qualifications

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Qualifications:

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

EOE 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.

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Posted Date1 day ago(7/10/2026 9:38 AM)

Requisition ID2026-36212

of Openings1

Area of InterestTherapy

CompanyPediatric Specialty Care

LocationPediatric Specialty Care at Hopewell

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

Shift12-Hour Shifts. Nights: 7:00PM-7:30AM

Salary$38.00 - $55.20 / Hour

Reporting CategoryTherapy

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