Kelly Thunde

Registered Respiratory Therapist · Summit Health

respiratory therapist Chambersburg, PA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
28 years
since May 1998

Experience

Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Summit Health
Since May 1998 · 28 years · Chambersburg, PA

Education

York College of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (BS)
1994 – 1998

Skills

Critical Care Pulmonary Rehabilitation Hospitals Bls Patient Safety Healthcare Acute Care Acls Icu Patient Education Respiratory Therapy Pediatrics Inpatient Respiration Cpr Certified Healthcare Information Technology Emr Care Plans Leadership Emergency Room Medical Terminology Hipaa Meditech Health Education

About Summit Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Chambersburg, PA

Professional Overview

Kelly Thunde is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Summit Health, based in Chambersburg, PA. As a respiratory therapist, Thunde contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chambersburg, PA. They have been with Summit Health for 28 years. Thunde holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (BS), from York College of Pennsylvania. Core competencies include Critical Care, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Hospitals, Bls, Patient Safety. Summit Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chambersburg, PA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Kelly Thunde is one of them.
  • 861 respiratory therapists are based in PA (out of 65,783 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 318 contacts at Summit Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in PA: $54,000 – $93,000 (median $70,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in PA: Upmc (45), Wellspan Health (25), Lehigh Valley Health Network (20).
  • 0% of respiratory therapists in PA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 69% of respiratory therapists in PA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kelly Thunde located?

Kelly Thunde is based in Chambersburg, PA. They are currently affiliated with Summit Health.

What is Kelly Thunde's specialty?

Kelly Thunde specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Kelly Thunde currently work?

Kelly Thunde currently works at Summit Health. They have been there for 28 years.

What is Kelly Thunde's educational background?

Kelly Thunde attended York College of Pennsylvania.

How do I contact Kelly Thunde for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in PA?

respiratory therapists in PA typically earn $54,000 to $93,000 annually, with a median of $70,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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