Lead Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Team Leader

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee daily shift activities, ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and act as a clinical resource. You will provide direct patient care, medication administration, and equipment management while guiding a team in a homecare setting.

You’ll lead onboarding, precepting, and staff education, support performance improvement initiatives, and promote interdisciplinary communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Respiratory Care Professional license, RRT certification, and BLS certification required.
• Preferred credentials include Pulmonary Function Tech, Critical Care, Neonatal/Pediatric, or Asthma Educator specialties.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in ICU/CVICU/BURN/NICU/ED.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily shift activities in respiratory care.
• Provide direct patient care, medication administration, and equipment management.
• Facilitate onboarding, precepting, and staff education.
• Support performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote interdisciplinary communication and monitor equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee daily shift activities, ensure safe, high-quality patient care, and act as a clinical resource. You will provide direct patient care, medication administration, and equipment management while guiding a team in a homecare setting.

You’ll lead onboarding, precepting, and staff education, support performance improvement initiatives, and promote interdisciplinary communication.