Respiratory Therapists

Committed to 24/7 service excellence, our respiratory therapists are integral members of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our most vulnerable patients.
Career-Focused Respiratory therapists grow their careers in a range of units and environments, including inpatient, acute, emergency, critical care, outpatient, ECMO, Pulmonary Function, and more.
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Innovative Work with state-of-the-art respiratory equipment and contribute to innovative research. Expand your knowledge and grow your career through opportunities for continuing education and professional advancement.
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CHOP offers comprehensive orientation for new hires and a robust benefits package including tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, family planning support, retirement savings, and more. 
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Respiratory therapists grow their careers in our outpatient units, patient clinics, ECMO team, Pulmonary Function Lab, and more.
ECMO Our extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) team is rigorously trained in this complex level of life support. The core team consists of approximately ten nurses and respiratory therapists who manage the ECMO circuit, and there are more than 25 RNs and RTs trained as bedside specialists. 
Sleep Lab In our Sleep Center, respiratory therapists diagnose and treat children with various sleep disorders as part of a robust team of overnight and daytime specialists.
Home Care Our Home Care team delivers robust care through advanced technology in families’ homes. Flexible shifts allow respiratory therapists to serve patients within a 75-mile radius of Main Hospital. 
Transport Team Our Transport Team operates 24/7 to stabilize and transport sick and injured children. This multi-disciplinary team consists of ground (ambulance) and air (helicopter and fixed wing) transportation, serving patients from national and international locations. 
Pulmonary Function Lab Respiratory therapists help diagnose and manage lung disorders like asthma, chronic lung disease of prematurity, cystic fibrosis, and more in our Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Labs. CHOP RTs are experts in getting accurate, reliable results while keeping children comfortable.

Our Locations

Respiratory therapists provide care at two world-class hospitals: our renowned Main Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. and family-centered Middleman Family Pavilion in King of Prussia, Pa.

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“I'm fortunate to work in a respiratory department that demonstrates extraordinary collaboration between two campuses, giving our patients exceptional care while maintaining a community feel.” 
Leah Rhodes
Respiratory Therapist, Middleman Family Pavilion (King of Prussia, Pa.) 
“It has been an amazing opportunity to work for CHOP. Taking care of strong kids and helping others has helped me grow individually and as a new graduate respiratory therapist.”
Ajeya Rayman
Respiratory Therapist, Main Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)
“My transition from extern to registered therapist set me up for success. For me, the externship solidified my thinking that CHOP was where I could be the best therapist possible and have a fulfilling career.”
Ryan Griffin
Respiratory Therapist, Main Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)
“The opportunities for respiratory therapists [at CHOP] have challenged me in ways I would never have thought possible in my career. It is such an honor that we get to bring CHOP care [across] the country.”
Jennifer Blanch
Respiratory Therapist, Transport Team