Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Respire Homecare Services•Elmhurst, NY

13d•Remote

About The Position

Pediatric Respiratory Therapists on Respire’s Complex Pediatrics team provide skilled, hands-on respiratory care directly into the homes of medically complex children. This role involves managing ventilator, tracheostomy, and complex airway care in the home, and requires strong communication and teaching skills to support families. The therapist will work closely with a cross-functional team including a Pediatric Care Navigator, Social Worker/Case Manager, and Pediatric Logistics Specialist to ensure coordinated care. The role reports to the Senior Clinical Manager, Pediatric Respiratory Care, who will provide support for onboarding, competency development, and achieving RRT-NPS certification within the first 6 months.

Requirements

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and state licensure in good standing required.
RRT-NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) credential required within 6 months of hire.
Experience with ventilator-dependent and/or tracheostomy patients required.
Genuine passion for pediatric and family-centered care, with the empathy and patience to teach and reassure caregivers.
Strong communication and teaching skills.
Comfort working independently in the home setting while staying closely coordinated with a cross-functional team.
Ability to remain calm, clear, and reassuring in high-stress or emergency clinical situations.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily travel to patient homes.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who already hold RRT-NPS are strongly preferred.
Pediatric or neonatal critical care experience strongly preferred.
Home care, DME, or post-acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, hands-on respiratory care to medically complex pediatric patients in the home, including ventilator, tracheostomy, and complex airway management.
Conduct structured, multi-visit caregiver education and validate caregiver competency.
Bring warmth and steadiness to every home visit, recognizing the significant emotional, financial, and logistical stress families may be managing.
Participate in bedside introductions and hospital-to-home handoff communication.
Document clinical assessments, Plan of Care updates, and follow-up visits per program standards.
Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the Senior Clinical Manager, Pediatric Respiratory Care, and seek guidance when needed.
Coordinate closely with the Pediatric Care Navigator on scheduling, equipment readiness, and discharge timing.
Coordinate with the Pediatric Logistics Specialist on equipment delivery, setup, and resupply needs.
Partner with the Social Worker/Case Manager (SW/CM) when a family’s psychosocial or financial stress is affecting their ability to manage care at home.
Work toward RRT-NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) certification within the first 6 months, with structured support.
Participate in ongoing competency validation, training, and peer case discussions.
Represent Respire professionally when interacting with hospital care teams, physicians, and referral sources.