Clinical Manager

About the role

The Clinical Manager provides programmatic leadership of the clinical component in assigned areas to ensure quality patient care outcomes. This role develops and implements goals, standards, policies, educational programs, procedures, and practices aligned with the strategic plan, while monitoring daily operations and taking appropriate action. The manager participates in the development, coaching, motivation, and evaluation of department personnel, fosters interdisciplinary teamwork, ensures staff competence through training, and maintains positive team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Develop and implement goals, standards, policies, educational programs, procedures, and practices in alignment with the strategic plan; monitor situations affecting daily operations and take appropriate actions; participate in development, coaching, motivation, and evaluation of department personnel; facilitate consistent communication through staff meetings, leadership team meetings, and/or staff retreats; foster interdisciplinary teamwork; facilitate employee understanding of job requirements; ensure staff competence through appropriate training and development; maintain positive relationships among all team members.
• Project Management: Provide leadership for overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals; may manage project budget; develop project plans, resource allocation, and timelines; manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope; may direct assigned project teams ensuring effective resource utilization; report project progress to all stakeholders; provide detailed organizational communication plans when clinical operations are impacted.
• Performance Management: Direct development and monitoring of effective staffing and retention strategies, including hiring and terminating employees, workforce planning, succession planning; attract and retain top performers; partner with leadership and Human Resources to develop effective recruitment packages and on-boarding programs; manage performance of direct reports; partner with leadership to mentor faculty and other leaders in effective performance management; mentor and provide learning and development opportunities for direct reports and others in business roles; leverage HR business partners to meet division talent management goals; support organizational programs/plans impacting employees, ensuring communication, comprehension, and adherence to all HR policies and related legal/compliance requirements.
• Department Management: Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures guiding departmental operations and services; interact with business and operational leaders of client divisions to identify upcoming operational changes.
• Operational Management: Provide leadership on initiatives, projects, or programs; collaborate with appropriate parties to plan, implement, and/or evaluate services; may manage personnel related to specific projects; manage staff providing clinical services to a defined patient population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (required)
• Master's degree in a related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Ohio RT License, Registered RT (required)
• Supervisory experience in a hospital (preferred)

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. Cincinnati Children's is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospital in the nation for more than 15 years, consistently among the top 3 for NIH funding, recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) and Best Employers for New Grads (2025), named one of the nation's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, consistently certified as a great place to work, a Leading Disability Employer per the National Organization on Disability, and Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the ANCC. We embrace innovation together, empowering teams with tools to work smarter and care better, including responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Pay

Expected Starting Pay Range: $94,036.80 - $120,078.40 annually. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Schedule & Location

Primary Location: Lincoln Building, Department HME Oxygen. Shift: Day. Schedule: Full time. Weekly Hours: 40. FTE: 1. Employee Status: Regular.