Registered Respiratory Therapist - Childrens Hospital
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
- BLS
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 $39.88–$44.58, across 48 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania: pay by town and employer
About the job
Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a
Recruiter Contact: Hector Diaz at hdiaz1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Join Our Family at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital
New enhanced rates and comprehensive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally.
Position: Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Are you an experienced Level II Respiratory Therapist seeking an opportunity to lend your expertise to a dynamic, patient-centered team? Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey is searching for individuals like you to join our award-winning respiratory care team.
Why choose us?
At Penn State Health Children's Hospital, we understand the dedication and expertise that comes with being a respiratory therapist. We value your skills and are committed to supporting your professional grown and personal well-being. We are the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in south-central Pennsylvania. Our team cares for patients from infancy through 18 years of age.
Join our team and benefit from
- Nationally Recognized Respiratory Care Team : Recipient of the American Association of Respiratory Therapists (AARC) APEX Award for Respiratory Excellence and Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care Department of the Year Award.
- Professional Growth and Career Advancement : Annual paid membership to AARC and paid continuing education (CEUs), plus reimbursement for credentialing exams.
- Tuition Assistance for You and Your Family : Reduced out-of-pocket expenses to help you and your dependents further your education.
- Sign-On Bonuses : Competitive bonuses for qualified individuals.
- Relocation Assistance : Financial support to help you transition smoothly to central Pennsylvania if you live more than 50+ miles from Hershey.
What you'll do
- Participate in an eight to 12-week orientation process.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Bring your wealth of experience to the table, serving as a vital member of our multidisciplinary team.
- Administer advanced respiratory care procedures and provide mentorship to our dedicated staff.
Minimum qualifications
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification
- PA licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
- Two years of experience in Respiratory Therapy
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Penn State Health Total Rewards
Penn State Health offers more than just a job ─ we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support your well-being, both inside and outside of the workplace. Here are a few highlights:
- Be Well: Take advantage of our employee wellness programs, including confidential referrals and mental health counseling, free access to the University Fitness Center in Hershey and membership and equipment discounts to Peloton for working out at home.
- Be Balanced: Enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), personal time and paid parental leave to ensure you have the time you need to recharge and care for yourself and your loved ones.
- Be Secured: Rest easy knowing your future is protected with retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching, extended illness bank, life insurance and identity theft protection.
- Be Rewarded: Receive competitive pay, take advantage of tuition assistance opportunities and participate in our PAWS UP! employee recognition program to celebrate your achievements.
- Be Supported: 24-hour support and resources, including the HR Solution Center, learning and organizational development programs, virtual benefits orientation and an exclusive employee concierge service to assist you in for scheduling medical appointments.
Ready to make a difference in a young life?
Apply today or email Hector Diaz at hdiaz1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union: Non Bargained
IND123
#LI-TB1
From Penn State Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
Health Carousel Travel NursingTravel nursing agency
Health Carousel's travel network (formerly Next Travel Nursing) places travel nurses and allied professionals at hospitals nationwide.
Places: Nurses, Allied health, Therapy & rehab, Imaging

Gifted HealthcareTravel nursing agency
A nurse-founded agency placing travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals across the US.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in Pennsylvania, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Penn State Health
Penn State Health is an academic health system in central Pennsylvania, based in Hershey, with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and community hospitals around Harrisburg, Lancaster and Reading.
Based in Hershey, PAHires in PennsylvaniaPay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Penn State Health
- Administrative Associate - Psychiatry AdministrationHershey, PA
- Coordinator ECMO Program - Heart & Vasc Intensivist ServicesHershey, PA
- PCA Patient Care Assistant Certified - Medicine/Surgery 1 SouthReading, PA
- PCA Patient Care Associate - Medicine/Surgery 1 SouthReading, PA
- Physical Therapist - Cancer Breast CenterEnola, PA
- Radiologic Technologist I - General Diagnostic Radiology5 openings in United States
More physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs
- Travel Physical Therapist - Fort Wayne, INAdvantis Medical · 6 openings in United States
- Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - SacramentoCVHCare · Sacramento, CA
- Occupational Therapist (OT) - Marin CountyCVHCare · San Rafael, CA
- Physical TherapistCompetent Care · Ny, NY
- Occupational TherapistBoom Therapy Group · 6 openings in United States
- Physical TherapistBoom Therapy Group · 11 openings in United States
A licensed therapist?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Penn State Health openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Penn State Health's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.