Lead Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and supervision of patient care program, policies, and procedures that describe how patients' needs for respiratory care, treatment and services are assessed, evaluated, and met; promoting an environment and culture that enables the company to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, motivating staff to improve performance, and coordinating administrative and clinical activities.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory treatment and patient care while ensuring compliance with hospital and federal regulations. They are also responsible for supervising staff, developing patient care programs, and coordinating clinical and administrative activities.
Requirements
The role requires expertise in respiratory therapy and the ability to lead and motivate staff to meet hospital performance goals. Candidates must be capable of implementing policies and procedures that ensure high-quality patient care services.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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