Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Intrastaff•Baltimore, MD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Supervisor provides operational and clinical leadership for respiratory care services at Johns Hopkins Home Care in Baltimore, Maryland. The role ensures safe, efficient, evidence-based patient care and oversees daily operations, staffing, scheduling, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance. The supervisor coaches and develops respiratory therapy staff and collaborates with clinical colleagues to coordinate patient care. Success is measured by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, supporting positive patient outcomes, ensuring compliance, and advancing high-quality respiratory care services. The work is on-site, with a schedule that varies based on department needs and minimal local travel as required. The opportunity is offered through Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, which provides flexible temporary assignments.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
At least five years of respiratory therapy experience.
Experience delivering respiratory care in acute care, home care, hospital, or clinical settings.
Experience supervising staff, coordinating schedules, or serving in a leadership capacity.
Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE certification are preferred or assignment-based; STABLE applies to NICU-trained staff.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily respiratory care operations to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services.
Coordinate staffing assignments, schedule adjustments, and coverage needs.
Coach, counsel, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to respiratory therapists.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, shift directors, and admission resource managers to coordinate patient care activities.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized respiratory care plans using evidence-based practices.
Monitor patient outcomes and recommend care plan modifications to optimize clinical results.
Oversee respiratory therapy equipment maintenance, calibration, inventory management, and safety compliance.
Conduct departmental audits, quality assurance reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.
Prepare and submit operational reports, quality metrics, and departmental performance data.
Manage hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, corrective action, staff development, and employee engagement initiatives.
Support patient education programs and address patient concerns.
Participate in departmental strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals and objectives.