Senior Respiratory Therapist & Rehab Leader

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Forest Hills (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers seeks a Respiratory Therapist to lead the respiratory therapy department, coordinating patient care and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, staff development, and maintaining high standards of documentation and care within a rehab setting.

Responsibilities include program development, quality assurance, and partnership with nursing and administration to optimize patient outcomes and department performance.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage interdisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of clinical documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a rehab setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to strengthen the facility’s reputation as a leading Respiratory Therapy provider.
• Monitor and improve department revenue, productivity, and gross margin.
• Support census development and marketing efforts in coordination with the facility.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Documentation

Clinical procedures

Team coordination

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Licensure in state

Job description

CareRite Centers seeks a Respiratory Therapist to lead the respiratory therapy department, coordinating patient care and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, staff development, and maintaining high standards of documentation and care within a rehab setting.

Responsibilities include program development, quality assurance, and partnership with nursing and administration to optimize patient outcomes and department performance.