Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Jobs

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor jobs are open across hospitals, long-term acute care facilities, and health systems, from staff supervisor to department director level, with specializations in neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care respiratory management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles48
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEncompass Health
Top cityRiverside, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy
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Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
Sebring, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians

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Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
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Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Hospital Sisters Health System
Springfield, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$39.6 - $59.4/hr
PALS Certification

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Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
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Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Inova Health System
Alexandria, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Supervisor Respiratory Therapy, Pineville
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Supervisor Respiratory Therapy, Pineville
Advocate Aurora Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$38.2 - $57.3/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Banner Health
Mesa, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Job Market

Who's Hiring

Encompass Health4 open roles
UPMC3 open roles
Kaiser Permanente3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in respiratory therapy supervisor jobs.

  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC
  • Active state respiratory therapy licensure in the state of employment
  • Minimum of three to five years of clinical respiratory therapy experience
  • Prior supervisory, charge, or lead therapist experience in an acute care setting
  • Proficiency with mechanical ventilators including high-frequency and noninvasive modes
  • BLS and ACLS certifications, with PALS or NRP preferred for pediatric or neonatal settings

Tips for Your Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Job Search

Lead your resume with licensure and credentials

Hiring managers for respiratory therapy supervisor roles scan for RRT credentials and state licensure before anything else. List your Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, any ACCS or NPS specialty credentials, and your state license prominently at the top of your resume, not buried in a later section.

Quantify your team and department scope

Supervisory respiratory therapy postings consistently ask for evidence of people management experience. Replace vague claims like 'led a team' with specifics: how many therapists you supervised, the patient census your department covered, or any measurable reduction in ventilator days or extubation failures you contributed to.

Target postings by care setting, not just title

Respiratory therapy supervisor roles in a neonatal unit require a very different skill set than those in a trauma or home health setting. Filter openings by unit type and read the required competencies carefully, so your application emphasizes the ventilator modes, patient populations, and equipment relevant to that specific environment.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists respiratory therapy supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for clinical and leadership scenario questions

Respiratory therapy supervisor interviews typically include both clinical scenario questions and behavioral leadership questions. Practice explaining how you've handled a ventilator-dependent patient crisis under staffing constraints, and separately how you've coached a therapist through a performance issue, since interviewers test both dimensions.

Negotiate schedule structure and on-call expectations

Supervisory respiratory therapy roles often carry on-call responsibilities that can significantly affect work-life balance. Before accepting an offer, ask directly about how on-call rotations are structured, whether supervisors are expected to take clinical shifts when short-staffed, and how schedule flexibility is handled during high-census periods.

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most respiratory therapy supervisors?

Encompass Health, UPMC, and Kaiser Permanente are hiring the most respiratory therapy supervisors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with large critical care and long-term acute care footprints tend to post the highest volume of supervisory openings.

How many respiratory therapy supervisor jobs are remote?

About 0% of respiratory therapy supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most supervisory roles. The sub-areas with the most remote or hybrid flexibility tend to be utilization review, care management coordination, and home health respiratory program oversight, where direct bedside supervision is not required.

How do you become a respiratory therapy supervisor?

To become a respiratory therapy supervisor, you first need to earn your Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the NBRC and obtain your state license. Build several years of clinical experience in acute care, then seek lead or charge therapist roles to demonstrate leadership ability. Pursuing a bachelor's degree in respiratory care or healthcare management and completing any available department committee or preceptor work strengthens your candidacy significantly before applying for supervisor positions.

Can you get a respiratory therapy supervisor job with limited supervisory experience?

Candidates with strong clinical records but limited formal supervisory experience can still be competitive by highlighting informal leadership roles, such as charge therapist shifts, precepting new staff, or serving on protocol development committees. Many hospitals promote experienced staff RRTs into supervisor roles when the clinical competency is strong. Framing your application around measurable contributions to patient outcomes and team performance helps close the experience gap on paper.

What does the respiratory therapy supervisor interview process look like?

The interview process for respiratory therapy supervisor roles typically starts with a phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the respiratory care director, charge therapists, and sometimes a nursing or critical care leader. Expect a mix of clinical scenario questions about ventilator management or code response, and behavioral questions about conflict resolution, scheduling, and staff development. Some hospitals include a brief department tour or working interview with current staff.

Where can I find and apply to respiratory therapy supervisor jobs?

You can find and apply to respiratory therapy supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, health systems, and long-term acute care facilities across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials and care setting experience, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.

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