Join over 1,000 respiratory therapists at Advocate Health, where multiple advancement opportunities empower you to shape your own career path in this high-demand profession. As vital contributors to the healthcare system, respiratory therapists significantly impact patients’ lives daily, facing new challenges that make the career both rewarding and dynamic. This field merges the art of science and care, requiring precision and specialized skills. By embodying excellence, compassion, and respect, our Respiratory Therapists promote a collaborative environment among team members, all dedicated to our mission of improving the well-being and quality of life for the individuals we serve.

Shared Governance  

Shared governance at Advocate Midwest provides a structure by which bedside clinicians, leaders and other disciplines are engaged and empowered by shared decision making and evidence-based practice, professional development and research within the framework or our Respiratory Therapy Practice Model.  

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy Extern:

A Respiratory Therapy Extern is a student in the field of respiratory therapy, that is working with us in a clinical setting. As a student extern you can gain practical, hands-on experiences under the mentorship and supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist. You will experience real-world scenarios and develop clinical and critical thinking skills, while building professional relationships.