Respiratory Therapist

About the Team

UVA Health Children's provides primary and specialty care across more than 30 specialties throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. Located within the University Medical Center, the facility includes 111 beds, a pediatric emergency department, a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The hospital is home to a complex congenital heart program that accepts patients with all types of cardiac defects, including those requiring transplants and ECMO.

About the Role

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support our multidisciplinary team in caring for patients ranging from neonates to adolescents. This role requires a clinician who is comfortable working across all units of the Children's Hospital, including the NICU, PICU, high-risk delivery, and acute care pediatrics. You will be expected to demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills while managing complex respiratory needs.

The position operates on a Night 4x12-hour shift schedule (19:00 - 07:00) with a self-scheduling model. While the manager will explain the scheduling process and strive to accommodate preferences, desired schedules are not guaranteed. The role involves floating within your scope of practice across the facility. You will be required to work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your credentials with copies of all required certifications (BLS, NRP, RRT, and VA State License). If you are applying with a VA license pending, you must possess another state license to be eligible for a temporary license and must obtain it before your start date. Note that RRT travelers must have their license in-hand at the time of submission.

Candidates must have valid Nursys verification. If you have any background hits, please inform the Client Delivery Manager immediately. If you have previously worked at any facility under the University of Virginia Health system, please disclose this; permanent staff and internal travelers must be separated for one year and approved by leadership to return.

Please confirm any Requested Time Off (RTO) requests at the time of submission, as travelers are guaranteed up to 40 hours of RTO per 13-week contract, and no additional requests will be approved after acceptance. If you have vacation plans between the sign date and start date, communicate these to the Client Delivery Manager to ensure a realistic start date.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

UVA Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We require flu vaccination (no exemptions) but do not require COVID-19 vaccination. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of background and are dedicated to supporting our team in delivering exceptional pediatric care.