Lead Respiratory Therapist (Contract)

Crosswalk Health, Inc. • Houston, TX

5d • $245 - $300

About The Position

The Lead Respiratory Therapist, referred to in the description as the Regional Lead, is an experienced Respiratory Therapist and the primary operational contact for an assigned region. This working leadership role combines scheduled spirometry services with RT scheduling, coverage coordination, clinic relationship management, and day-to-day operational support. The role aims to ensure reliable clinic coverage, strong communication, and consistent service for clinic partners and patients.

The Regional Lead independently resolves routine operational issues, including scheduling adjustments, call-out coverage, routine clinic communication, and coordination with available float RTs. Hiring and termination decisions, formal discipline, payroll, compensation, contract negotiations, major client escalations, and HR matters remain with Operations leadership; significant or unresolved issues should be escalated promptly.

Success includes dependable clinic coverage, timely resolution of routine issues, strong relationships with RTs and clinic partners, proactive communication about regional concerns, consistent clinical quality, and minimal need for day-to-day intervention from Operations.

Compensation includes a recommended starting leadership stipend of $750 bi-weekly, in addition to the established daily rate of $245–$300 for clinical spirometry service. Stipends may vary based on the size and complexity of the assigned region, including clinics, RTs, scheduled clinic days, customers, and operational workload.

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 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