Respiratory Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $41.56 an hour, the middle half $39–$44.35, across 46 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $37.74 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
120 Rider Avenue Operating Company, LP in Lancaster reported 5 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 163,138 hours worked: 6.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.4 per 100 full-time workers at intermediate care facilities, intellectual and developmental disabilitynationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 6.0 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Pediatric Specialty Care currently seeks Respiratory Therapists
The role of the Respiratory Therapist is to work with a patient. This position helps patients manage their pulmonary disease in a more effective and efficient manner to improve quality of everyday living.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned.
- Respiratory Therapist are to:
- Maintains an understanding of the subject matter as set forth during orientation and training.
- Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy and testing procedures through patient vital signs and physiological signs and symptoms.
- Respiratory Therapist must maintain a level of knowledge to interact with and retrieve chart information through an electronic medical records system
- Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in subject matter related to the CROM (Comprehensive Respiratory Outcome Management) program and disease management, including but not limited to:
- Disease education for chronic respiratory conditions
- Medication adherence
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Nutrition and general wellness
- Respiratory device usage (CPAP, BIPAP, etc.)
- Ability to educate patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals (for in services or as needed)
- Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
- Self-driven and accountable to provide great patient care and attention to detail.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
From Pediatric Specialty Care's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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