Lead Respiratory Therapist (3661)

1 day ago
Memphis, TennesseeFull TimeRespiratory Therapist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Regional One Health as a Lead Respiratory Therapist – Regional One Health in Memphis, TN.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviews work orders to prioritize activities and promote efficient operation of area; expedites treatment/therapy of patients as needed.
  • Oversees the work of personnel and instructs them in providing technical care such as the setup, regulation and monitoring of mechanical, monitors and other equipment.
  • Collaborates with respiratory manager to facilitate assignment of new employees for in
  • service instruction and orientation.

Requirements

  • Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in
  • service, and additional continuing education as required.
  • Contributes to the annual review of unit
  • based scope statement and determination of important aspects of care for clinical review.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Regional One Health in Memphis, TN.

Key Skills

Respiratory CareStaff SupervisionPatient AssessmentMechanical VentilationCardiopulmonary ResuscitationACLSBLSEKGPatient EducationClinical DocumentationResource CoordinationPerformance Improvement
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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at REGIONAL ONE HEALTH 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.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Memphis, 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care, Staff Supervision, Patient Assessment, Mechanical Ventilation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, ACLS, BLS, EKG. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Supervises daily respiratory department operations, coordinates staff assignments, and ensures quality patient care. Provides direct respiratory therapy treatments and manages clinical documentation and equipment.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About REGIONAL ONE HEALTH

Hospitals and Health Care
Memphis, Tennessee
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

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