Lead Respiratory Therapist (Contract)

Crosswalk Health, Inc. • Miami, FL

8d • $245 - $300

About The Position

The Lead Respiratory Therapist manages regional respiratory therapist (RT) scheduling and coverage while continuing to perform scheduled spirometry services. The role serves as a primary operational contact for RTs and clinic managers, supports new RTs, addresses routine workflow and operational questions, and communicates changes affecting clinic operations. The Regional Lead independently resolves routine scheduling, coverage, and clinic communication issues, and escalates significant or unresolved matters to Operations leadership.

The role monitors regional staffing and service coverage, identifies potential disruptions, participates in operational check-ins, and provides weekly updates to Operations about staffing, coverage, clinic concerns, and other relevant issues. Hiring and termination decisions, formal discipline, payroll, compensation, contract negotiations, major client escalations, and HR matters remain with Operations leadership. The position requires weekday availability and willingness and ability to provide backup clinical coverage when needed.

Requirements

• Active Respiratory Therapist credentials and all required state licensure.
• Strong clinical performance and understanding of spirometry.
• Demonstrated reliability and attendance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage changing schedules and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Comfort communicating directly with clinic managers and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented when unexpected issues occur.
• Strong knowledge of Crosswalk workflows and expectations.
• Weekday availability and willingness and ability to provide backup clinical coverage when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional RT schedules, coordinate absences and schedule changes, resolve call-out coverage needs, and arrange backup or float coverage when available.
• Serve as the primary contact for routine operational questions, communicate updates and expectations, support new RTs, and escalate recurring performance or attendance concerns to Operations Leadership.
• Maintain strong relationships with clinic managers, address routine scheduling and operational concerns, and communicate changes affecting clinic operations.
• Perform scheduled spirometry services and provide support for routine workflow, equipment, technology, and documentation questions.
• Monitor staffing and coverage needs, identify potential service disruptions, participate in operational check-ins, and provide weekly updates to Operations on staffing, coverage, clinic concerns, and other relevant issues.
• Independently resolve routine operational issues, including scheduling adjustments, call-out coverage, routine clinic communication, and coordination with available float RTs.
• Promptly escalate significant or unresolved issues to Operations leadership.
• Perform other duties as necessary to meet business and operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed