Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Johns Hopkins resources and

Professional development opportunities

Long-term assignment potential

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor in Baltimore, MD to provide operational and clinical leadership for respiratory care services. You will oversee daily staffing, scheduling, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance while coaching and developing respiratory therapy staff.

Success in this role involves maintaining appropriate staffing levels, supporting positive patient outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving high-quality respiratory care

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC) required or in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily respiratory care operations to ensure timely, efficient delivery of respiratory therapy services.
• Coordinate staffing assignments, schedule adjustments, and coverage needs.
• Lead and support respiratory therapists through coaching, counseling, mentoring, and clinical guidance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, shift directors, and admission resource managers to coordinate patient care activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized respiratory care plans utilizing evidence-based clinical practices.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust care plans to optimize results.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, inventory management, and safety compliance.
• Conduct departmental audits and quality assurance reviews; drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and submit operational reports and departmental performance data.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, corrective action, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Clinical leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system.

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

Department: Johns Hopkins Home Care

Location: Baltimore, MD

Work Model: On-site

Schedule: Varies based on department needs

Travel: Minimal local travel as required

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: Competitive and based on market conditions, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits May Include

• Access to Johns Hopkins resources and training


• Professional development opportunities


• Long-term assignment potential


• Medical, Dental, and Vision

Role Summary

The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor provides operational and clinical leadership for respiratory care services, ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence-based patient care delivery. This role oversees daily staffing, scheduling, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance while coaching and developing respiratory therapy staff.

Success in this position is measured by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, supporting positive patient outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving high-quality respiratory care services across the department.

Interview Process

• Recruiter Screening


• Hiring Manager Interview


• Final Leadership Review


• Offer and Pre-Employment Process


• Supervise daily respiratory care operations to ensure timely, efficient delivery of respiratory therapy services.


• Coordinate staffing assignments, schedule adjustments, and coverage needs to maintain operational effectiveness.


• Lead and support respiratory therapists through real-time coaching, counseling, mentorship, and clinical guidance.


• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, shift directors, and admission resource managers to coordinate patient care activities.


• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized respiratory care plans utilizing evidence-based clinical practices.


• Monitor patient outcomes and make recommendations for care plan modifications to optimize clinical results.


• Oversee respiratory therapy equipment maintenance, calibration, inventory management, and safety compliance.


• Conduct departmental audits, quality assurance reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.


• Prepare and submit operational reports, quality metrics, and departmental performance data.


• Manage employment-related activities including hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, corrective action, staff development, and employee engagement initiatives.


• Support patient education programs and address patient concerns to promote a positive care experience.


• Participate in departmental strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals and objectives.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of respiratory therapy experience.


• Experience delivering respiratory care across acute care, home care, hospital, or clinical settings.


• Experience supervising staff, coordinating schedules, or serving in a leadership capacity.

Certifications & Licenses

Required

• Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)


• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred/Assignment-Based

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)


• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)


• STABLE Certification (for NICU-trained staff)

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.