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Kathy Derlighter

Respiratory Therapist

respiratory therapist Los Angeles, CA Children’S Hospital Los Angeles

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Overview

Level

Staff

Function

Healthcare

Tenure

41 years at Children’S Hospital Los Angeles

Gender

Female

Connections

110

Position in HealthTal Database

22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Kathy Derlighter is one of them.
2,178 respiratory therapists are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
179 contacts at Children’S Hospital Los Angeles are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical respiratory therapist compensation in CA: $65,000 – $112,000 (median $84,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of respiratory therapists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (166), Dignity Health (50), Sutter Health (50).
1% of respiratory therapists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
66% of respiratory therapists in CA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications

Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.

Education

Los Angeles Valley College

Skills

Acute Care Hospitals Healthcare Pals Patient Safety Emr Cerner Pediatrics Acls Critical Care Healthcare Management Icu Respiratory Care Healthcare Information Technology Nursing Patient Education Health Education Inpatient Bls Clinical Research

About Children’S Hospital Los Angeles

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

5000+

Revenue

$1B+

Website

chla.org

Professional Overview

Kathy Derlighter is a Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Children’S Hospital Los Angeles, based in Los Angeles, CA. As a respiratory therapist, Derlighter contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Los Angeles, CA. They have been with Children’S Hospital Los Angeles for 41 years. Derlighter holds academic credentials from Los Angeles Valley College. Core competencies include Acute Care, Hospitals, Healthcare, Pals, Patient Safety. Children’S Hospital Los Angeles operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. 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 Los Angeles, CA 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kathy Derlighter located?

Kathy Derlighter is based in Los Angeles, CA. They are currently affiliated with Children’S Hospital Los Angeles.

What is Kathy Derlighter's specialty?

Kathy Derlighter specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Kathy Derlighter currently work?

Kathy Derlighter currently works at Children’S Hospital Los Angeles. They have been there for 41 years.

What is Kathy Derlighter's educational background?

Kathy Derlighter attended Los Angeles Valley College.

How do I contact Kathy Derlighter for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

Recruiting respiratory therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for respiratory therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

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

respiratory therapists in CA typically earn $65,000 to $112,000 annually, with a median of $84,000. 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.