Director of Respiratory Therapy

About the role

The Director of Respiratory Therapy Services plans, directs, and coordinates the daily operations of respiratory function and develops standards/criteria of care in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains an annual operating and capital budgets
• Monitors monthly department operations reports and makes appropriate adjustments as needed to meet department fiscal goals
• Ensures that personnel and students are appropriately oriented, trained and supervised to enhance the efficiency of operations and ensure quality patient care is provided
• Provides in-service training to enhance proficiency of staff in providing skilled services for the patient
• Ensures daily readiness of staff and department modalities for the patient, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies
• Develops and implements organizational policies and procedures for the department
• Develops, implements, and monitors the Respiratory Therapy Department's quality improvement program
• Monitors and evaluates the use of services, facilities and staff to ensure effective use of resources, communicates recommendations and analysis of cost impact to budget regarding space, facilities, equipment, supplies and staffing levels
• Coordinates respiratory care activities between Medical Directors, MHS facilities and Administrative functions

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or five years management experience
• Five years clinical experience required
• Experience managing multiple facilities, desirable

Licenses and certifications

• RRT Required
• Texas Medical Board RCP License

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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