The Lead Therapist will oversee work of lower graded associates to achieve department and facility goals. He/she will also oversee staff development, learning, including competency training. Is administratively responsible for the quality assurance activities, coordination of all educational and competency training. The incumbent must have the ability to assume responsibility, plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate programs involving Respiratory Care.
Duties to include but not limited to the following: Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data. Formulates an appropriate respiratory therapy plan based upon patient assessment. Communicates orally and in writing, changes, adjustments, and recommendations with other healthcare team members. Provides effective education and training to patients, students, and co-workers as appropriate.
Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Examples include but not limited to: Arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary rehabilitation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration etc. Performs emergency and acute respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with hospital and respiratory department guidelines.
Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on respiratory therapy equipment and technology-based equipment. May serve as therapist-in-charge when assigned and/or in the absence of the Supervisor of Respiratory Care.
Promotes a customer-centered environment, taking personal responsibility for problem solving and effective courteous communication with patients, their families, medical staff, students, and co-workers. Provides patient care, which is appropriate to the cultural, cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. Demonstrates the ability to utilize computer-based technologies, software, and programs.
Communicates with patients, family members and other healthcare providers in a clear manner. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills in interactions with patients, staff, and visitors. Communicates with Team Leader/Program Leader/Supervisor when fluctuations in assignments or changes in patient condition occur. Consistently participates in constructive information exchange via email, informal discussion, and planned meetings.
Demonstrates cooperative interactions with co-workers. Works with other members of the healthcare team to provide appropriate and timely care for the patients. Will remain competent in all respiratory care procedures and will work as assigned by Team Leader and/or supervisor. Work Schedule: to be determined Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 10105F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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rosalee.rizo@va.gov · 303-202-8533
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $91427 – $118857/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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