Lead Respiratory Therapist

13 days ago

Jackson, TennesseeFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Links Healthcare as a Lead Respiratory Therapist – Supervisory Role in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will also be involved in patient assessment, treatment planning, and the implementation of respiratory therapy interventions.

Lead is responsible for overseeing the respiratory care department, ensuring that all staff provide safe,.

Provide leadership and direction to the respiratory therapy team, including hiring, training, scheduling, an.

provide safe, effective, and compassionate respiratory care.

Requirements

Collaborate with other departments and healthcare professionals to promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field from an accredited program.

Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Minimum of 2–3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, with at least one year of supervisory experience preferred. For Full Time,

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Links Healthcare as a Lead Respiratory Therapist – Supervisory Role.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyMechanical ventilation managementAerosol therapyChest physiotherapyOxygen therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningStaff supervisionRegulatory complianceInventory managementPolicy developmentQuality improvementStaff trainingMultidisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Lead Respiratory Therapist position at Links Healthcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Links Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Jackson, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Mechanical ventilation management, Aerosol therapy, Chest physiotherapy, Oxygen therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Staff supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Respiratory Therapist oversees the respiratory care department, managing staff, equipment, and regulatory compliance. They also perform patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide direct respiratory therapy interventions.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Accident Insurance and Hospitalization Plans, Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave), Paid Orientation and Training Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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