Pediatric Respiratory Therapy Residency Program

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. Already graduated? We offer student loan repayment options too.

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 five Louisville-based hospitals, three hospitals in Southern Indiana and one under construction in West Louisville that is scheduled to open in late 2024.

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

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