Lead Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health · United States

Encompass Health seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care and clinical leadership in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role delivers and oversees diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and airway care for medically complex patients. The Lead Respiratory Therapist mentors staff, supports interdisciplinary care planning, promotes safety and quality protocols, and helps implement evidence-based practices. This position collaborates closely with physicians, nursing, and therapy teams to optimize outcomes while supporting training, process improvement, and patient- and family-centered education.