Lead Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Corporation; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy treatment and patient care under hospital, state, and federal guidelines. The role includes assisting in the development, implementation, and supervision of respiratory care programs and related policies and procedures.

The position emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and coordination of administrative and clinical activities to support high-quality patient care in a multi-facility

Qualifications

• Must provide respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital, state and federal regulations.
• Lead in development, implementation and supervision of patient care programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments and patient care.
• Assist in developing and implementing patient care policies and procedures.
• Coordinate administrative and clinical activities to support the respiratory care program.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Leadership

Policy development

Job description

36 hours/week, 12 hours shift, rotated weekend, 6:30am-7pm

The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and supervision of patient care program, policies, and procedures that describe how patients' needs for respiratory care, treatment and services are assessed, evaluated, and met; promoting an environment and culture that enables the company to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, motivating staff to improve performance, and coordinating administrative and clinical activities.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.