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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Penn State Health
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
St Joseph Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Reading

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

Hours: 7a-7p; 7p-7a; 7p-3a

Recruiter: Please contact Esther Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nurse Practitioner will provide quality, efficient, and effective patient care in accordance with standards/guidelines, applicable statutory requirements, and accepted clinical practice for the nurse practitioner profession. A Nurse Practitioner is engaged in admitting, consulting, and advising treatment for patients, following established protocols. Work includes providing direct patient care by examining diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health and developing short- and long-term goals and treatment plans, in collaboration with a physician and/or established protocols/standards. The Nurse Practitioner maintains familiarity with the patient throughout the inpatient treatment plan, and they tailor care and education to meet the needs of each patient based on current clinical guidelines. Provides care of hospitalized patients and has full control of a patient throughout their entire shift.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Master’s degree in Nursing
  • Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of employment
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • 1 Year of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.

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 7:30 AM and 4:30 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.

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