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Mass General Brigham
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.85/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions

  • Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
  • Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
  • Prepares appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
  • Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
  • Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures.
  • Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients.
  • Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
  • Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families.
  • Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas.

Qualifications Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No Licenses and Credentials Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required Heartsaver CPR AED [CPR] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Experience Respiratory Therapy Experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and procedures. - Knowledge of relevant equipment and supplies used in respiratory care, as well as ability to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and updated as needed. - Skills in collaboration and communication, including ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for patients. - Skills in patient and family education, including ability to develop and deliver educational materials and programs that help parents and caregivers understand respiratory care needs and techniques. - Ability to problem solve and think critically to assess complex situations and make informed decisions about patient care. - Ability to keep accurate records and documentation. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical

Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1575 Cambridge Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $ - $47.85/Hourly Grade 5 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

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EEO Statement

1460 Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical respiratory care assessments and therapeutic procedures for critically ill patients. Collaborate with medical staff to develop and modify patient care plans and supervise respiratory therapy students.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and a valid Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care license. Candidates must have 3-5 years of respiratory therapy experience.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory Therapy ProceduresPatient Care PlanningMechanical VentilationPatient EducationClinical SupervisionCritical ThinkingMedical DocumentationProblem Solving

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
12%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.39M
Typical market rent
$3,476/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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