Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Respire Homecare Services•Elmhurst, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Respiratory Therapists on Respire’s Complex Pediatrics team provide skilled, hands-on respiratory care to medically complex children in their homes. The role combines clinical expertise with warmth and empathy, supporting families as they manage complex care and helping caregivers feel confident and supported. Therapists manage ventilator, tracheostomy, and complex airway care and serve as a primary clinical contact for families, so communication and teaching skills are important alongside technical expertise. The therapist works closely with the Pediatric Care Navigator, Social Worker/Case Manager, and Pediatric Logistics Specialist to provide coordinated support. The role reports to the Senior Clinical Manager, Pediatric Respiratory Care, who supports onboarding, competency development, and the therapist’s path to RRT-NPS certification within the first six months.

Requirements

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and state licensure in good standing.
RRT-NPS certification within six months of hire.
Experience with ventilator-dependent and/or tracheostomy patients.
Passion for pediatric and family-centered care, with empathy and patience to teach and reassure caregivers.
Strong communication and teaching skills, including the ability to explain clinical information clearly to non-clinicians and adapt communication to the audience.
Ability to work independently in the home while coordinating closely with a cross-functional team.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily travel to patient homes within the pilot market.
Ability to remain calm, clear, and reassuring in high-stress or emergency clinical situations.

Nice To Haves

Already holds the RRT-NPS credential.
Pediatric or neonatal critical care experience.
Home care, DME, or post-acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct respiratory care to medically complex pediatric patients in their homes, including ventilator, tracheostomy, and complex airway management.
Conduct multi-visit caregiver education and validate caregiver competency before considering a case stabilized.
Bring warmth and steadiness to home visits and account for families’ emotional, financial, and logistical stress.
Participate in bedside introductions and hospital-to-home handoff communication.
Document clinical assessments, Plan of Care updates, and follow-up visits according to program standards.
Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the Senior Clinical Manager, Pediatric Respiratory Care, and seek guidance when needed.
Coordinate 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 identified during home visits.
Partner with the Social Worker/Case Manager when psychosocial or financial stress affects a family’s ability to manage care at home.
Work toward RRT-NPS certification within the first six months, with support from the RT Clinical Educator function.
Participate in ongoing competency validation, training, and peer case discussions.
Represent Respire professionally when interacting with hospital care teams, physicians, and referral sources.