Respiratory Therapist, Days

Respiratory Therapist OpportunityAre you a Respiratory Therapist who wants to sharpen your clinical skills on some of the most complex pediatric cases in Kentucky, and still be the person who takes residents to the movies on Friday?Home of the Innocents is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC), our pediatric skilled nursing facility. Here, your expertise matters clinically and personally. You'll manage ventilators, support medically complex children, and build the kind of meaningful relationships that make this work truly one of a kind.A Day in the LifeAs a Respiratory Therapist at KCC, you'll provide expert care for children and young adults with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. Under Respiratory Leadership, you'll administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform pulmonary procedures to improve residents' quality of life. But your role extends beyond the clinical. You'll have the unique opportunity to join residents on outings, ice skating, movies, community events, building connections that enrich their lives and yours.Schedule: We offer self-scheduling! 36 hours per week. Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM.How This Position Contributes to Our MissionDeliver Exceptional Care: Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform pulmonary procedures to improve resident outcomesBuild Community: Engage with residents in recreational activities that foster joy, connection, and meaningful relationshipsCollaborate with Excellence: Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and participate in Pulmonary Rounds to ensure optimal resident supportPromote Learning: Educate and support residents and medical trainees to grow their skills and understanding of complex respiratory careSkills and QualificationsRequired:Valid Respiratory Therapist license in KentuckyNational Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) certificationActive BLS certificationStrong communication and teamwork skillsWhat You'll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the InnocentsComprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life)Generous leave time to support work-life balance401(k) with employer matchTraining and certification opportunitiesProfessional development opportunitiesHome of the Innocents is one of Louisville's longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness.We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness.We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community — expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals.Our Impact3,976 children and families served in 202522-acre campus located near downtown LouisvilleSecond largest Residential Treatment Program in KentuckyOnly dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including:Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needsEmergency shelter for children in crisisFoster care and adoption supportCommunity-based behavioral health servicesKosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky's only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs.Ready to do the most meaningful work of your career? Apply today and help children breathe, thrive, and experience life to the fullest at Home of the Innocents.