Respiratory Therapy Supervisor: Clinical Leadership & Care

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia is seeking a seasoned Respiratory Therapist to lead and manage the department, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with standards. This full-time, day-shift role requires strong leadership and clinical expertise.

The incumbent will supervise staff, participate in recruitment and onboarding, develop protocols, and drive performance improvement initiatives while continuing to provide direct patient care as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in respiratory care.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a critical patient care setting preferred.
• Experience in recruitment, scheduling, training, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide department leadership and oversee clinical operations.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, scheduling, training and discipline of staff.
• Develop protocols and quality-improvement plans to improve processes and outcomes.
• Perform patient care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff recruitment

Staff scheduling

Staff training

Clinical supervision

Performance improvement

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field

PA Respiratory Care License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia is seeking a seasoned Respiratory Therapist to lead and manage the department, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with standards. This full-time, day-shift role requires strong leadership and clinical expertise.

The incumbent will supervise staff, participate in recruitment and onboarding, develop protocols, and drive performance improvement initiatives while continuing to provide direct patient care as needed.