Senior Manager, Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Elmhurst, IL On-site
$102,000–$117,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Senior Manager, Pediatric Clinical Program leads Respire’s complex pediatric respiratory therapy team and shapes the clinical education, competency, and quality foundation behind every family’s experience. This role blends clinical leadership with a deep commitment to empathy-driven care, ensuring caregivers feel genuinely supported through every transition, families are met with warmth as much as clinical expertise, and RTs are equipped, coached, and confident delivering safe, compassionate care to medically complex children. This leader owns pediatric RT team operations end-to-end and works hand-in-hand with Patient Navigation, Care Coordination/Social Work, and the Clinical Liaison/Sales team so every family experiences one coordinated team - not a series of handoffs. They partner closely on scheduling, logistics, and equipment readiness to keep clinical and operational work moving in step. Beyond the care team, this role represents Respire’s pediatric program in the community supporting clinical internship partnerships with local respiratory therapy schools and participating in pediatric respiratory advocacy event, while serving as a trusted clinical resource for complex pediatric respiratory cases.
What you'll bring
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- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
- Proven experience developing clinical workflows, training programs, competency assessments, or education initiatives.
- A genuine passion for pediatric and family-centered care, with the empathy and emotional steadiness to support caregivers through high-stress transitions.
- Strong ability to coach, develop, and support clinicians through onboarding and ongoing professional growth.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate seamlessly across clinical, operational, sales/marketing, and community-facing teams.
- Comfort representing the organization externally — at community events, advocacy initiatives, or academic/internship partnerships.
- RRT-NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) credential strongly preferred.
- Experience in home care, post-acute care, or a complex care environment preferred.
- Experience launching new programs, developing service lines, or building clinical infrastructure preferred.