Night Shift Lead Respiratory Therapist - Surgical-Trauma & Neuro

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans / Flexible Spend

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Clin 3 to lead on nights in the Surgical-Trauma and Neuro services, delivering advanced care and mentoring teammates in a high-acuity ICU environment.

This role emphasizes clinical leadership, precepting, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and ongoing development within an academic medical center. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (BSRC) or related health science preferred.
• 3 years of acute/critical care Respiratory Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible clinical leader for the Surgical-Trauma and Neuro teams during night shift operations.
• Provide advanced respiratory care for patients requiring complex airway management, mechanical ventilation, and critical care support.
• Act as a trusted resource when challenging clinical situations arise.
• Mentor newer respiratory therapists and help develop experienced team members.
• Support precepting, professional development, and clinical knowledge sharing.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Strengthen communication between day and night shift teams.
• Support evidence-based practices, protocols, and clinical standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient care, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with department leadership on initiatives that advance practice and team performance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Precepting

Team collaboration

Education

BSRC or related health science

CoARC accredited RT program

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Clin 3 to lead on nights in the Surgical-Trauma and Neuro services, delivering advanced care and mentoring teammates in a high-acuity ICU environment.

This role emphasizes clinical leadership, precepting, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and ongoing development within an academic medical center. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.