Supervisor Respiratory - Respiratory Therapy

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Supervisor Respiratory - Respiratory Therapy for the Reading, PA location. The role directs hospital-wide respiratory operations, reallocates staff and resources by census and acuity, and manages staff performance to achieve outcomes.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, current RCP/NBRC and PA licensure, and two years of leadership experience. Night shift with differential pay applies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy with clinical experience or equivalent work history.
• Current RCP and NBRC RRT credentials.

Responsibilities

• Direct hospital-wide respiratory operations and resource allocation.
• Oversee staff performance and pursue outcomes alignment.
• Lead night shift with 11:00p–7:30a schedule and differential pay.

Skills

Leadership experience

RCP / NBRC credential

RRT credential

PA state license

Clinical respiratory knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Supervisor Respiratory - Respiratory Therapy

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:11:00p - 7:30a; Sunday - Thursday

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for directing ongoing, hospital-wide clinical respiratory operations, which entails the reallocation and supervision of staff and resources based on patient census and acuity. Also responsible for performance management of staff therapists in order to achieve desired outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Associate’s degree Graduate of an approved Respiratory program including clinical experience or prior work experience.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy theory and practice required, preferably through the completion of an CoARC approved school.
• Maintains a current credential as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Maintains a current license by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Respiratory Therapist.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.
• ACLS required prior to orientation completion.
• PALS required prior to orientation completion.
• Two (2) years of leadership experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's Degree

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.