Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Residency Program

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Respiratory
Job ID: 115585
Facility Group: Norton Children's Hospital

Job Description

Responsibilities

Norton Healthcare Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Residency Program

The first pediatric respiratory therapy residency program in the region.

Program overview:

10 month program designed to help respiratory therapists develop skills and knowledge to care for pediatric and neonatal patients. The program is designed to support you to:

• Experience educational and hands-on practice with respiratory therapists, individualized preceptor orientation, hospital and unit-based orientations, guided classroom learning and peer-supported session.
• Improve patient care outcomes and knowledge.
• Transition from novice to advanced beginner respiratory therapist.
• Enhance career fulfilment and growth by increasing competence, critical thinking, communication and organizational skills and fostering interprofessional relationships

In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we offer relocation and tuition assistance to help support your career. You may be eligible for:

• Relocation Assistance. Ready to join Norton Healthcare and make Louisville area your new home? We offer Relocation Assistance up to $55,000 to help support your move.

• Tuition Assistance. We offer up to $45,000 to help you with your tuition needs.

About Norton Healthcare:

Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system has six Louisville-based hospitals and three hospitals in Southern Indiana.

For more information, email recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org or call (800) 833-7975 to speak to a recruiter. Explore respiratory therapy opportunities at NortonHealthcareCareers.com.

Qualifications

Program eligibility :

• New graduates or experienced adult respiratory therapists exploring a career in pediatrics
• Licensed to practice with the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care upon entering the program

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Screening requirements:

• Background check
• License & education verification
• Employment reference verification
• Drug Screen

Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403b/401k retirement plan
• View more: Benefits Guide
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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