Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Tower Health as a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Academic Setting in United States. Job Summary St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children The Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care.
Key Responsibilities
- will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care.
Requirements
- Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- Christopher's Hospital for Children St.
Benefits & Compensation
- Save 5 to 50 percent on tuition.
- Waived application fees.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Tower Health as a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Academic Setting.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Tower Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Ventilator management, Oxygen therapy, Specialty gas administration, Aerosolized medication therapy, Chest physiotherapy, Blood gas analysis, Patient care assessment, Collaborative skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient conditions and develops respiratory care plans, including ventilator management and blood gas analysis. They also serve as a clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary team and respond to emergency calls within the hospital.
Benefits package: Tuition Discount Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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