Clinical Excellence Lead

Respire Homecare Services

$86K — $99K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist with a strong clinical foundation
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and system improvement
  • Proven leadership, training, or mentorship experience
  • Strong knowledge of clinical documentation and compliance standards
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Champion clinical quality and compliance in your market
  • Maintain a small patient caseload for field connection and on-call coverage
  • Support onboarding and ongoing training for new RTs
  • Deliver initial and continuing education, clinical skill refreshers, and SOP updates
  • Collaborate on drafting and refining SOPs and training materials
  • Lead special projects focused on process improvement and performance outcomes
  • Partner with Senior Clinical Manager to manage clinical excellence and productivity

Benefits

  • Mission-driven culture focused on whole-person wellness
  • Career growth opportunities within the company
  • Remote work environment
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life insurance
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Clinical Excellence Lead plays a critical role in elevating the quality, consistency, and performance of our respiratory therapy teams. Reporting to the Senior Clinical Manager, this role bridges clinical expertise with operational excellence - helping shape the standards, training, and day-to-day performance that define how we care for our patients.

You'll be a hands-on leader who supports your market's therapists through coaching, audits, and project work - ensuring our clinical programs are compliant, efficient, and patient-centered. You'll also play a vital role in training, process improvement, and quality oversight, serving as a trusted resource for both your market team and leadership.

This is an ideal role for an experienced Respiratory Therapist who loves teaching, problem-solving, and making systems better - someone ready to influence how respiratory care is delivered at scale.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Champions clinical quality and compliance across your market - leads chart audits, quality reviews, and ensures adherence to documentation standards.
  • Maintains a small patient caseload to stay connected to the field and provide coverage for on-call needs when required.
  • Supports team development by helping onboard new RTs, running competencies, and reinforcing best practices through ongoing coaching.
  • Serves as the primary trainer for your market - delivering initial and continuing education, clinical skill refreshers, and SOP updates.
  • Collaborates on SOPs and training materials - helps draft and refine processes that improve efficiency, safety, and consistency.
  • Leads and contributes to special projects focused on process improvement, technology implementation, and performance outcomes.
  • Partners with the Senior Clinical Manager on market-wide priorities, helping to manage productivity, culture, and clinical excellence.
  • Participates in the company's Performance Improvement (PI) and accreditation programs as needed.
  • Represents the company professionally at meetings, events, and with referral partners when clinical expertise is required.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING
  • A licensed Respiratory Therapist with a strong clinical foundation and passion for teaching.
  • A detail-oriented professional who thrives on quality, accuracy, and improving systems.
  • A mentor and role model who believes in great care starts with great training.
  • A collaborator who works seamlessly with clinical, operational, and sales teams.
  • A change ambassador who embraces new tools and processes to make life better for RTs and patients alike
  • Proven leadership, training, or mentorship experience.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical documentation and compliance standards.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent systems.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.


WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
  • Mission-driven culture focused on whole-person wellness and dignity
  • Opportunities for career growth within the company
  • Remote work environment
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package:
    • $86,000-$99,000 annual salary
    • Health, dental & vision insurance
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Life insurance


Take the leap and bring your expertise where it's truly needed; apply today and help us create healthier tomorrows, one home at a time.

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