Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

Froedtert ThedaCare; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert ThedaCare is seeking a Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy to lead both inpatient and outpatient services. The role oversees day-to-day operations, organizes schedules, and allocates staff and resources based on census and acuity. You will collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to optimize patient care and ensure regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes staff development, patient satisfaction, and safety, with direct patient care and consultation as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• Three years of clinical experience.
• NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist and Wisconsin state license required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day respiratory therapy operations and staffing.
• Schedule department workflows and allocate resources based on patient census and acuity.
• Discuss treatment plans with physicians and clinical teams to optimize care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and proper documentation for accreditation.
• Promote patient satisfaction, safety, and staff engagement; provide direct patient care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Team coordination

Clinical collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Patient care

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Wisconsin license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Are you looking for a leadership role with a system Respiratory Service line. This role will be responsible for both inpatient and outpatient services. Come see if this is the right fit for you!

The Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy oversees the day-to-day operations of the respiratory therapy department and ensures team members safely and proficiently perform the duties of a respiratory therapist. Organizes and supervises the daily workflow, creates department schedules, and reallocates team members and resources based on patient census and acuity. Discusses patient treatment plans with physicians and clinical team members. Ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements and department policies and procedures. Promotes and strengthens employee engagement, process improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction, and workplace safety. Maintains and enhances interpersonal relationships with medical staff, team members, patients, and visitors. Provides direct patient care services or consultation to support workflow.

Inpatient Only***

Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm (Flexible)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in the performance of assessment, reassessment, development, and implementation of the patient’s respiratory plan of care. Consults with other disciplines as may be required to coordinate patient care services.
• Is accountable for day-to-day operations including team member performance expectations, implementation of action plans, work processes, scheduling, and resource management to support patient demand.
• Oversees development of standards of care, preferred practice patterns, protocols, and clinical procedures using evidence-based practice to ensure quality care.
• Provides oversight, feedback, and education to ensure accurate billing, coding to maximize reimbursement, and compliance.
• Develops and evaluates standards for assigned units in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Maintains necessary documentation for accreditation purposes as well as operational delivery.
• Ensures adequate inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment as required for units. Maintains liaison with equipment and supply vendors to maximize best practices.
• Facilitates educational activities necessary to enhance and maintain mandatory service, specific competencies, and continuing education programs to team members. Serves as a clinical resource to members of the healthcare team.
• Assists in determining fiscal requirements for budgetary recommendations. Compiles data for operational reports and analyzes progress and trends, and makes appropriate recommendations to enhance strategic effectiveness.
• Proactively ensures positive patient experience and provides service recovery to support putting the patient and family first.
• Assists in evaluation of equipment purchases to balance best practice with financial prudence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy
• Three years of clinical experience
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed by the State of Wisconsin
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)