Respiratory Therapist Clinical Specialist

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

• Respiratory Therapist-Clinical Specialist
• Full Time Midnights
• 7pm - 7:30am

About the Department

Join our flagship Detroit hospital campus, where academic medicine, leading-edge specialty care, and groundbreaking research come together.

Located near Midtown's museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this campus offers the energy of a revitalized city paired with the resources of a nationally recognized health system.

As part of the Respiratory Therapy department, you¿ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.

Role Overview

As a Respiratory Therapist-Clinical Specialist, you will serve as the on-site Respiratory Therapy leader, providing direction, supervision, and specialized care to patients. You'll work collaboratively with department leadership, medical staff, and nursing to ensure high-quality patient outcomes, implement departmental goals, and support staff development in a dynamic, teaching-focused environment.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Provide direction and supervision as the on-site Respiratory Therapy leader.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement departmental goals and policies.
• Facilitate staff assignments and coordinate work to meet patient needs.
• Monitor quality assurance, patient risk management, and compliance with standards.
• Participate in staff orientation, student training, and teaching programs.
• Act as a resource for staff, physicians, and administrative leadership.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program with an Associate Degree.
• Current Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Valid current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Three to five (3-5) years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience and/or 1 year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can advance your career, collaborate with experts, and contribute to mission-driven work. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, hands-on learning, and making a meaningful impact in a supportive, innovative environment.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.