Lead Respiratory Therapist — Advanced Care & Team Mentor

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to oversee respiratory care services, mentor staff, and drive evidence-based practices. You will coordinate with physicians and nursing teams, ensure safety and quality, and promote professional growth within the team.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced therapy delivery, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes, with a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Qualifications

• Expertise in respiratory care and advanced therapies.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and equipment maintenance.
• Commitment to quality improvement and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee respiratory care services to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Provide advanced respiratory therapies and assess and monitor patients.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols and safety standards.
• Mentor, schedule, and support respiratory therapy staff.
• Coordinate care with physicians and nursing teams.
• Maintain equipment and uphold safety procedures.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and support staff training and orientation.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and patient-centered care environment.
• Promote continuous professional development and growth within the team.

Skills

Respiratory care

Leadership

Communication

Safety standards

Quality improvement

Job description

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to oversee respiratory care services, mentor staff, and drive evidence-based practices. You will coordinate with physicians and nursing teams, ensure safety and quality, and promote professional growth within the team.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced therapy delivery, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes, with a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.