Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Links Healthcare as a Lead Respiratory Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Accident Insurance
- Hospitalization Plans
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
- Paid Orientation and Training Programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Links Healthcare as a Lead Respiratory Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with cardiopulmonary disorders while managing the facility's pulmonary program. They are responsible for supervising respiratory technicians and ensuring all respiratory care treatments and diagnostic procedures meet departmental standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program and possess a current Tennessee state license. A minimum of 6 months of experience in a skilled nursing facility and American Heart Association BLS or CPR certification are required.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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