Lead Respiratory Therapist

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical leadership, education, and operational support across all hospital units. This role balances hands-on patient care with administrative and departmental leadership responsibilities.

The Lead Respiratory Therapist serves as a clinical expert and resource across the organization, supporting staff, patients, and departmental initiatives. This role plays a critical part in onboarding, education, quality improvement projects, and ensuring high-quality respiratory care throughout all areas of the hospital.

What is Available:

• 12-hour day shifts: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• 0.9 FTE

• Work every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday

• Project time and meetings as needed

• Starting hourly rate of $34/hr + more for experience

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert and provide respiratory therapy support across all hospital units

• Deliver direct patient care while supporting staff in complex or high-acuity situations

• Act as a resource for troubleshooting, clinical guidance, and best practices

• Assist with orientation scheduling and oversee the new hire onboarding process

• Train and mentor new employees within the Respiratory Therapy department

• Provide staff education and competencies; comfortably present information to groups

• Balance time between administrative duties and clinical support

• Participate in and lead departmental and organizational improvement projects

• Support quality initiatives, workflow improvements, and operational excellence

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (state-appropriate)

• CPR for Health Care Providers certification

• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. ​

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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