Respiratory Care
Whether you're an experienced respiratory therapist or starting out in the field, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers you the opportunity to realize the incredible difference you can make in the lives of children and their families. You'll quickly recognize the impact our level of commitment and multitude of resources can make in your career.
As one of the largest pediatric respiratory care departments in the country, we provide you with the chance to utilize your unique skills in a choice of areas, including acute care, rehabilitation and home care.
Make a choice
As a respiratory therapist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, you'll thrive and grow in a large, dynamic environment. You'll become an expert in pediatric ventilatory management, learn to guide respiratory practice using protocols and work on an interdisciplinary team with nationally recognized pediatric physicians. Our department contributes to the treatment of patients at every level, including the Emergency Department, intensive care units, respiratory rehabilitation, home care teaching and discharge planning. You can also participate in patient-driven protocols, clinical research, diagnostic testing, multidisciplinary care teams and the ECMO program.
In addition, our home care respiratory therapists have the ability to care for patients with conditions ranging from routine to the most complex, as well as collaborating on home care management with specialties such as pulmonary medicine and neonatology.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is at the forefront of pediatric healthcare and major research initiatives. We provide our patients with every possible modality and with the latest technological advances in respiratory care. And we provide you with the opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research projects in your field.
Make a difference in your life
Learning, growing, thriving and helping make being a respiratory therapist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia exciting and unique. While making a difference in the life of a child, you can also make a difference in your own life, with enriching opportunities and generous benefits. We offer an environment that is supportive, innovative and conducive to learning. You'll find significant opportunities for professional skill development through an in-depth orientation program, ongoing clinical education and participation in numerous interdisciplinary conferences.
