Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

A leading healthcare organization in Southwest Florida is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist Supervisor to support respiratory care operations within a large acute care hospital setting. This is a night shift leadership opportunity for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist who enjoys mentoring teams, supporting department operations, and staying connected to bedside respiratory care when needed. The role offers competitive hourly compensation, a night shift differential, relocation incentives, strong benefits, flexible scheduling options, and the opportunity to lead within a high-acuity hospital environment.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support daily operations of the Respiratory Care department in collaboration with department leadership.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop respiratory therapy staff.
• Assist with hiring, orientation, training, counseling, and performance feedback.
• Participate in competency evaluations and annual reviews for direct staff.
• Help recommend and implement department policies, procedures, and workflow improvements.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance needs, supplies, payroll, and department resources.
• Support quality control, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in interviews and hiring decisions for new team members.
• Delegate daily assignments and serve as a department representative on committees when needed.
• Function as a Lead or bedside Respiratory Therapist when appropriate.
• Serve as department leader or representative in the absence of the director.

Respiratory Care Environment

The respiratory care team provides services across acute care and critical care units, supporting patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions. Services may include ventilator management, airway support, pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma and COPD education, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, robotic-assisted bronchoscopy support, lung nodule clinic collaboration, and post-discharge pulmonary education.

This is a strong fit for a respiratory leader who is comfortable in a high-acuity hospital setting and enjoys both operational leadership and hands-on clinical collaboration.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Night shift.
• Typical hours: 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Monday-Friday or Monday-Thursday schedule may be available.

Compensation

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor:

• $34.97-$45.46/hour
• Plus $6.00/hour night shift differential

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Critical Care:

• $38.48-$50.01/hour
• Plus $6.00/hour night shift differential

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience, including intensive care/critical care areas.
• Active Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association required.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to job function and patient population served.
• For Critical Care Supervisor consideration: RRT-ACCS credential required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor respiratory therapy staff.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, analytical thinking, and critical thinking.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits and Perks

This position offers:

• Relocation incentives for eligible candidates.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement match up to 5%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Well-being and mental wellness resources.
• Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates.
• Career growth within a large, respected healthcare system.

Community Highlights

This opportunity is located in Southwest Florida, offering access to Gulf Coast beaches, warm weather, boating, fishing, dining, family-friendly communities, and no state income tax. The region is a strong fit for healthcare professionals looking for career growth while enjoying a coastal Florida lifestyle.

If you are an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking to step into a supervisory role, this opportunity offers strong compensation, night shift differential, relocation support, and the chance to lead within a high-acuity hospital respiratory care team. Radius Staffing Solutions handles initial conversations confidentially and can provide additional details on the hospital, schedule, compensation, and interview process.