Respiratory Therapist
About the job
- At least two years of experience rendering direct professional cardiopulmonary care in a hospital or healthcare setting; new graduates with Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials may be considered with references from at least two clinical instructors.
- An active New York State Respiratory Therapist license is required.
- A current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care is required.
- Current Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications through the American Heart Association are required.
- The role requires the ability to work under pressure and handle a variable workload.
- Working knowledge of computerized software programs is required.
- The position requires a night-shift schedule from 1900 to 0730, a variable schedule, weekends, two on-call shifts per month, and rotating holidays.
- The position requires being on one's feet for most of the day while providing patient care and moving high-pressure cylinders and equipment.
- The position requires lifting supplies and equipment.
- The position requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to maintain patients' airways and manually ventilate patients during Code Blue events.
- Provide high-quality respiratory care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
- Serve as a consultant to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
- Ensure that care delivery and clinical protocols reflect evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Participate in ongoing departmental education and training.
- Pediatric experience is preferred.
- Experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is preferred.
- Long-term care experience is preferred.
- A Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
About the company
Blythedale Children's Hospital in Westchester County, New York specializes in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating children with complex medical needs through coordinated inpatient and ambulatory programs. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams that coordinate medical treatment with rehabilitation and family-centered support across hospital and clinic settings. It differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on complex pediatric cases and by offering integrated, multi-disciplinary programs that link inpatient and outpatient services under one institution. The goal is to improve health outcomes for these children while providing families with accessible, comprehensive resources and programs.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1891
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 donor events raised money, including $750,000 at the Pops Memorial Golf Outing.
- Blythedale’s 2024 Form 990 shows $6.4 million net income and $250.5 million assets.
- 2026 media coverage of child recoveries strengthens referrals, philanthropy, and employer brand.
What critics are saying
- Medicaid cuts threaten reimbursement, pressuring a $115.5 million 2024 revenue base.
- Larry Levine retired in 2025; Dr. Nathaniel Beers started November 2025, creating transition risk.
- ProPublica lists a 2024 negligence case, and care failures damage trust quickly.
What makes Blythedale Children's Hospital unique
- New York State’s only independent specialty children’s hospital, serving medically complex children.
- Only 14 specialty children’s hospitals nationally, with New York’s largest pediatric therapy department.
- Dedicated post-acute pediatric brain injury unit and ventilator-weaning expertise differentiate Blythedale.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Hours
- Safe Work Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Professional Development Budget