Supervisory Registered Respiratory Therapist (Service Chief)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at the GS-0601 level in a position that will manage key clinical and administrative programs. The role emphasizes program leadership, compliance with standards of care, and patient care excellence in a VA setting.

Eligible candidates must hold an active RRT credential and a CoARC-accredited education, with a relevant bachelor’s degree desired.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and proficient in English.
• Completion of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Active RRT license and credential in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple respiratory care programs (home oxygen, home ventilators, sleep/PAP clinic, pulmonary procedures).
• Lead day-to-day activities, resource management, and fiscal oversight.
• Supervise staff and coordinate clinical, training, and administrative functions.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Bachelor's degree in respiratory care or health-related field

Job description

The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET.

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Eligible applicants will be referred bi-weekly beginning October 20, 2026 for consideration until a selection is made.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship:Must be a US Citizen
• English Language Proficiency:Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• Education. Individuals must have successfully completed a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or its successor
• Licensure. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain, for the duration of employment, a full, current, and unrestricted license from a state to practice as an RRT
• Credential. Persons appointed or reassigned to RRT positions in the GS-0601 series must possess and maintain, for the duration of employment, a valid, current, unrestricted credential of RRT

Loss of Licensure, Certification or Credentials. An employee in this occupation, who fails to maintain the required certifications, RRT credential or license must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in the termination of employment.

Grade Determinations

• Have one (1) year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level demonstrating the clinical competencies described at that level; examples of work include, but not limited to the following: managing programs, which may include, but are not limited to home oxygen, home ventilators, ALS clinic, Sleep/PAP clinic, pulmonary procedure clinic, respiratory care in the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and operating and managing key clinical, training, research or administrative programs, including the day-to-day activities, resource management and fiscal management of those programs.
• Hold an active license and RRT credential
• Education. It is highly desirable that the candidate possess a Bachelor of Science degree from a nationally accredited college or university in respiratory care; cardiopulmonary science; or a health-related field

In addition to the basic requirements above, candidates must demonstrate all the following KSAs:

• Skill in implementing patient care and operations change by recognizing opportunities for improvement and analyzing data
• Skill in the development and implementation of appropriate standards of care for respiratory care
• Ability establish a completely integrated program that emulates "best practice" and follows national policies
• Ability to supervise employees
• Ability to forecast resource needs to manage fiscal matters

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-14.

Physical Requirements:Must pass a pre-employment physical examination/evaluation as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination/evaluation is administered by VA Occupational Health.