Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Care & Growth

Elderwood Administrative Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Hopewell is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support medically fragile children in a ventilator-dependent, rehabilitation-focused setting. You will contribute to long-term patient goals and partner with families to advance milestones.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing respiratory assessments, weaning, and care plan development. A patient-centered, slower-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Active Respiratory Therapist license (state unspecified).
• RRT or CRT credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) certification.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Pediatric/ventilator or long‑term care experience preferred (training provided).

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.
• Monitor and document care, including ventilation checks every 12 hours.

Skills

Ventilator management

Pediatric care

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) at Hopewell is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support medically fragile children in a ventilator-dependent, rehabilitation-focused setting. You will contribute to long-term patient goals and partner with families to advance milestones.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing respiratory assessments, weaning, and care plan development. A patient-centered, slower-paced environment awaits.