Lead Respiratory Therapist: Clinical Leader & Educator

Aura Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in an academic health environment. The role involves coordinating therapy services, assessing patients, and implementing evidence-based treatment plans while ensuring safe equipment use.

Lead duties include guiding respiratory therapy across the care continuum, mentoring staff, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in respiratory care.
• Leadership ability to guide services and support team development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills across healthcare disciplines.
• Commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, and clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate respiratory therapy activities across the care continuum.
• Perform patient assessments and develop/implement appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is used safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, educators, and multidisciplinary team members to support patient care.
• Support staff development through clinical education, mentoring, and training.
• Contribute to a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

RRT credential

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Clinical education

Job description

Aura Health is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, high-quality respiratory care in an academic health environment. The role involves coordinating therapy services, assessing patients, and implementing evidence-based treatment plans while ensuring safe equipment use.

Lead duties include guiding respiratory therapy across the care continuum, mentoring staff, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to enhance patient outcomes.