Clinical Excellence Lead

ABOUT RESPIRE

Respire Homecare Services provides comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized home care services for patients and their families by fostering an environment that balances both the needs of our employees and the needs of the company through open communication, teamwork, trust, and mutual respect.

We embrace change and the opportunity it brings to establish and administer sound policies, rules and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality.

Our focus is on delivering patient centered home care services while being committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining our most valuable resource – our employees.

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.