Respiratory Therapy Knowledge Program Application

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist Knowledge Program Application

The Baptist Health Louisville Knowledge program has helped numerous individuals reach their career goals of becoming a professional in healthcare. The Knowledge Program is open to both current employees and external candidates and provides tuition funds in the form of loan forgiveness to individuals who have been accepted into a Associate or Bachelors Respiratory Therapy program. Upon graduation students will be asked to join Baptist Health and begin their Respiratory career.

(NOTE: Internal candidates should apply through Workday, Careers, and search for R21034784

Program Requirements

The Respiratory Therapy Knowledge Program requires individuals to:

• Be accepted and/or actively enrolled in a Associate or Bachelors Respiratory program.
• Hold a GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Provide two letters of reference from school instructors or employers
• Provide a one page document outlining how your funds will be used, why you want to pursue a career at Baptist, and your post-graduate career plans, etc..

After completing your application, related documents should be forwarded to Human Resources:

By e-mail: BHLouHR@BHSI.com

In Person: Human Resources Division, Entrance A, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, M-F

By Mail:

Baptist Health Louisville

Knowledge Program - Human Resources

4000 Kresge Way

Louisville, KY 40207

Program Commitments

Knowledge Program money is generally used for tuition but may be used for expenses at the recipient's personal discretion.Program participants will be asked to sign an agreement prior to disbursement of Knowledge dollars.

Participants in the program must agree to work for Baptist upon graduation from their program.

Knowledge Program participants are taxed according to IRS guidelines regarding Loan Forgiveness. Once the participant begins work as a Respiratory Therapist the loan monies are taxed through installments in the payroll process.

Additional questions may be sent to BHLouHR@BHSI.comor (502) 897-8822#