Respiratory Therapist

We’re Hiring

• Respiratory Therapists Are you a skilled Respiratory Therapist passionate about providing expert care and making meaningful connections? Join our team at Home of the Innocents, where your clinical expertise and compassionate care will transform lives! A Day in the Life As a Respiratory Therapist at Home of the Innocents, you’ll provide expert care for children and young adults with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. Under Respiratory Leadership, you'll perform treatments and diagnostic procedures to improve residents' quality of life. But your role extends beyond clinical care. You’ll have the unique opportunity to join residents on fun outings, such as ice skating, attending the movie theater, and other recreational activities, building meaningful connections that enrich both their lives and yours.
• How
• This
• Position
• Contributes to
• Our
• Mission
• Deliver
• Exceptional
• Care: Administer treatments, manage ventilators, and perform pulmonary procedures to improve resident outcomes.
• Build
• Community: Engage in activities with residents that foster joy, connection, and personal growth.
• Collaborate with
• Excellence: Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and participate in Pulmonary Rounds to ensure optimal resident support.
• Promote
• Learning: Teach and support residents and medical trainees to develop skills and understanding. Respiratory Therapist Skills and Qualifications Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Kentucky. National Board of Respiratory Care certification. Active BLS certification. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Shift
• Options
• Choose the schedule that works for you: 30 or 36 hours per week.
• Self-Scheduling
• Day
• Shifts: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life). Generous leave time. 401(k) with employer match. Training and certification opportunities. Professional development opportunities.

Who We Are

Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville’s longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness. We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community—expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals. Our Impact 3,976 children and families served in 2025 22-acre campus located near downtown Louisville Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city 10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including: Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs Emergency shelter for children in crisis Foster care and adoption support Community-based behavioral health services Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky’s only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs. If you are passionate about supporting team members and driving a positive workplace culture, we invite you to apply!