Clinical Excellence Lead

Respire Homecare Services•Chicago, IL

8d•$86,000 - $99,000•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Excellence Lead plays a critical role in elevating the quality, consistency, and performance of our respiratory therapy teams. Reporting to the Senior Clinical Manager, this role bridges clinical expertise with operational excellence — helping shape the standards, training, and day-to-day performance that define how we care for our patients. You’ll be a hands-on leader who supports your market’s therapists through coaching, audits, and project work — ensuring our clinical programs are compliant, efficient, and patient-centered. You’ll also play a vital role in training, process improvement, and quality oversight, serving as a trusted resource for both your market team and leadership. This is an ideal role for an experienced Respiratory Therapist who loves teaching, problem-solving, and making systems better — someone ready to influence how respiratory care is delivered at scale.

Requirements

A licensed Respiratory Therapist with a strong clinical foundation and passion for teaching.
A detail-oriented professional who thrives on quality, accuracy, and improving systems.
A mentor and role model who believes in great care starts with great training.
A collaborator who works seamlessly with clinical, operational, and sales teams.
A change ambassador who embraces new tools and processes to make life better for RTs and patients alike
Proven leadership, training, or mentorship experience.
Strong knowledge of clinical documentation and compliance standards.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent systems.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Champions clinical quality and compliance across your market — leads chart audits, quality reviews, and ensures adherence to documentation standards.
Maintains a small patient caseload to stay connected to the field and provide coverage for on-call needs when required.
Supports team development by helping onboard new RTs, running competencies, and reinforcing best practices through ongoing coaching.
Serves as the primary trainer for your market — delivering initial and continuing education, clinical skill refreshers, and SOP updates.
Collaborates on SOPs and training materials — helps draft and refine processes that improve efficiency, safety, and consistency.
Leads and contributes to special projects focused on process improvement, technology implementation, and performance outcomes.
Partners with the Senior Clinical Manager on market-wide priorities, helping to manage productivity, culture, and clinical excellence.
Participates in the company’s Performance Improvement (PI) and accreditation programs as needed.
Represents the company professionally at meetings, events, and with referral partners when clinical expertise is required.