Supervisor Jobs in the United States

ABOUT RESPIRE

Respire Homecare Services provides comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized home care services for patients and their families by fostering an environment that balances both the needs of our employees and the needs of the company through open communication, teamwork, trust, and mutual respect.

We embrace change and the opportunity it brings to establish and administer sound policies, rules and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality.

Our focus is on delivering patient centered home care services while being committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining our most valuable resource – our employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Supervisor, Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the direct supervision and day-to-day management of the Respiratory Therapist team within an assigned market. This position provides operational direction, team support, and performance oversight to ensure clinical schedules are appropriately managed, patient needs are addressed timely and established clinical and operational expectations are consistently met.

Working closely with the Sr. Clinical Manager, this role supports RT onboarding, employee development, clinical performance, and daily workflow management. The Supervisor serves as a primary resource for RTs, helps identify and resolve operational challenges, and partners with other departments to support efficient coordination of patient care and clinical services.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Team Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, day-to-day leadership, and direction to the RT team, establishing clear expectations and promoting accountability and collaboration.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to RTs, addressing questions, performance concerns, and development needs.
• Support the onboarding and training of new RTs, partnering with the Clinical Education Lead (CEL) during initial training and providing ongoing support once formal training is completed.
• Participate in employee performance management, including goal setting, performance feedback, development planning, and annual performance evaluations in partnership with the Sr. Clinical Manager.
• Maintain regular communication with team members through individual check-ins, team meetings, and other appropriate touchpoints.
• Identify opportunities for additional training, development, and support to improve team performance and effectiveness.

Operations

• Oversee daily RT scheduling to ensure patient visits, follow-ups, and other clinical responsibilities are appropriately assigned and completed.
• Monitor daily schedules and available clinical capacity, identifying gaps and opportunities to improve utilization, productivity, and patient access.
• Coordinate coverage for absences, schedule changes, and evolving patient needs to maintain continuity of clinical services.
• Monitor RT workloads and productivity to support appropriate distribution of responsibilities across the team.
• Partner with the Sr. Clinical Manager to identify and resolve operational barriers impacting the RT team, patient care, or market performance.
• Work cross-functionally with Patient Navigation, Sales, Warehouse, Delivery, and other departments to address scheduling, equipment, service, and patient-care needs in a timely manner.
• Assist with resolving operational and patient-care escalations, involving the Sr. Clinical Manager and other appropriate leaders when needed.

Quality & Compliance

• Partner with the Clinical Manager to ensure required 90-day clinical touchpoints are completed timely and COPD adherence requirements are consistently addressed.
• Monitor clinical workflows and reinforce established standards for patient visits, follow-ups, documentation, and ongoing patient engagement.
• Track clinical KPIs and team performance metrics, providing regular updates to the Clinical Manager and identifying trends or areas requiring additional support.
• Identify gaps in clinical performance or compliance and work with RTs and the Clinical Manager to implement appropriate follow-up or corrective actions.
• Reinforce adherence to clinical policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Support clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and other projects designed to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Escalate significant clinical concerns, patient safety issues, and compliance matters to the Clinical Manager promptly.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain consistent communication with the Sr. Clinical Manager regarding team performance, staffing needs, scheduling challenges, clinical KPIs, and operational concerns.
• Serve as a point of contact for RTs regarding day-to-day clinical and operational questions, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Build effective working relationships across departments to support coordination of patient care and timely resolution of outstanding needs.
• Communicate changes in workflows, expectations, and priorities clearly and consistently to the RT team.
• Participate in clinical and operational meetings and other departmental initiatives as requested.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Active, unencumbered Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice and current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum of two years of respiratory therapy experience; homecare or HME/DME experience preferred.
• Previous leadership experience as a supervisor, lead RT, preceptor, or clinical team lead preferred. Direct people-management experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, support, and hold team members accountable while maintaining a collaborative work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify operational challenges and work toward practical solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Ability to interpret performance metrics, monitor KPIs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort navigating electronic health records and other workflow systems; Brightree experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel within the assigned market to support team members, patient needs, and operational activities.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Mission-driven culture focused on whole-person wellness and dignity
• Opportunities for career growth within the company
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package:
  • $86,000-$99,000 annual salary
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life insurance

Take the leap and bring your expertise where it’s truly needed; apply today and help us create healthier tomorrows, one home at a time.