Lead Respiratory Therapist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Florence, South Carolina, is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to coordinate and oversee daily respiratory therapy services for patients with cardiopulmonary needs. You will lead, mentor, and guide respiratory therapy staff while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, education, evidence-based practice, safety, and community-focused care, with opportunities to improve service delivery

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, safety, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily respiratory therapy operations to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and support to staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support treatment plans.
• Contribute to clinical education and training.
• Promote evidence-based practice and assist with service improvement initiatives.
• Support a culture of innovation, excellence, and community-focused care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

Coordinate and oversee daily respiratory therapy services to deliver safe, compassionate care for patients with cardiopulmonary needs. Lead, mentor, and guide respiratory therapy staff while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

Key Duties

• Manage daily respiratory therapy operations and ensure high-quality patient care
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and support to staff
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support treatment plans
• Contribute to clinical education and training
• Promote evidence-based practice and assist with service improvement initiatives
• Support a culture of innovation, excellence, and community-focused care

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical expertise
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, safety, and compassionate care
• Experience supporting clinical education and continuous improvement