Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Adults at American Addiction Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Respiratory Therapy position at American Addiction Centers 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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $57 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Pulmonary Diagnostics, Ventilator Operation, Patient Assessment, Clinical Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Patient Education, Blood Gas Correlation, Hemodynamic Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Acts as a clinical resource and lead for respiratory therapists, overseeing day-to-day operations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Responsible for providing medication treatments, operating specialized ventilators, and ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.