Penn State Health
Respiratory Therapy - GROW
Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
**Respiratory Therapy - GROW 2024-2025**
**Program Dates:**
**Spring/Summer 2025**
**Penn State Health**
-
**Penn State Health Corporation**
**Location:**
US:PA: Hershey
**Work Type:**
Full Time
**FTE:**
1.00
**Shift:**
Varied
**Hours:**
Day
**Recruiter Contact:**
Jennifer Klinger at jklinger3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://jklinger3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**
Penn State Health strives to create a culture of continuous learning and development within the communities we serve. As part of that culture, we are offering new career opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals seeking clinical roles. Penn State Health's GROW career pathway (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/grow-career-pathways)
is a dedicated partnership with HACC, Central PA's Community College, that offers 100% tuition coverage for the last one to two semesters of the program. Students who are offered and accepted into the GROW program participate with no upfront cost. After earning your certification or degree, you are guaranteed a full-time position at Penn State Health. Students are asked to maintain a full-time position for a minimum of one year following completion of the program. Failure to remain at Penn State Health for the one-year commitment will result in you having to pay back the amount the health system paid for your tuition.
**The Respiratory Therapy cohort through the Penn State Health GROW Career Pathways program offers respiratory therapy students the chance to receive financial reimbursement for the last two semesters of their program attending Harrisburg Area Community College (Spring/Summer 2025). Upon graduation, students will have the ability to work as a Respiratory Therapist within Penn State Health.**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):**
+ Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment.
+ AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.
+ Two (2) years Respiratory Therapy experience required.
+ RRT credential required.
+ Meets and maintains requirements of Policy 211-NAM Professional Advancement Ladder - Respiratory Care
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Compassionate direct patient contact/engagement/outreach
+ Reliable transportation to travel among designated clinic locations
+ Flexibility to collaboratively work with various departments and perform varied tasks
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
**For more information:**
https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth
**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**
+
**_Be Well_**
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+
**_Be Balanced_**
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
+
**_Be Secured_**
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
+
**_Be Rewarded_**
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
+
**_Be Supported_**
by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
**For a full list with more detailed information:**
https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?**
There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.
Within Penn State Health's Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.
**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**
_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._
**Position**
Respiratory Therapy - GROW
**Location**
US:PA: Hershey | Full Time
**Req ID**
null
**Program Dates:**
**Spring/Summer 2025**
**Penn State Health**
-
**Penn State Health Corporation**
**Location:**
US:PA: Hershey
**Work Type:**
Full Time
**FTE:**
1.00
**Shift:**
Varied
**Hours:**
Day
**Recruiter Contact:**
Jennifer Klinger at jklinger3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://jklinger3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**
Penn State Health strives to create a culture of continuous learning and development within the communities we serve. As part of that culture, we are offering new career opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals seeking clinical roles. Penn State Health's GROW career pathway (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/grow-career-pathways)
is a dedicated partnership with HACC, Central PA's Community College, that offers 100% tuition coverage for the last one to two semesters of the program. Students who are offered and accepted into the GROW program participate with no upfront cost. After earning your certification or degree, you are guaranteed a full-time position at Penn State Health. Students are asked to maintain a full-time position for a minimum of one year following completion of the program. Failure to remain at Penn State Health for the one-year commitment will result in you having to pay back the amount the health system paid for your tuition.
**The Respiratory Therapy cohort through the Penn State Health GROW Career Pathways program offers respiratory therapy students the chance to receive financial reimbursement for the last two semesters of their program attending Harrisburg Area Community College (Spring/Summer 2025). Upon graduation, students will have the ability to work as a Respiratory Therapist within Penn State Health.**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):**
+ Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of employment.
+ AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion.
+ Two (2) years Respiratory Therapy experience required.
+ RRT credential required.
+ Meets and maintains requirements of Policy 211-NAM Professional Advancement Ladder - Respiratory Care
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:**
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Compassionate direct patient contact/engagement/outreach
+ Reliable transportation to travel among designated clinic locations
+ Flexibility to collaboratively work with various departments and perform varied tasks
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
**For more information:**
https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth
**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**
+
**_Be Well_**
with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+
**_Be Balanced_**
with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
+
**_Be Secured_**
with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
+
**_Be Rewarded_**
with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
+
**_Be Supported_**
by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
**For a full list with more detailed information:**
https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?**
There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.
Within Penn State Health's Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.
**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**
_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._
**Position**
Respiratory Therapy - GROW
**Location**
US:PA: Hershey | Full Time
**Req ID**
null