Director Respiratory Therapy

Job Summary

The Director of Respiratory Therapy is responsible for the clinical and non-clinical management of the Respiratory Care Services departments, including the Respiratory Care department and Pulmonary Function Lab. This role involves directing operations in accordance with hospital policies and objectives, under the administrative direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Qualifications

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates all departmental resources to ensure high-quality patient care and measurable returns to the organization, community, and physicians.
• Oversees program development, staff supervision, budget management, organizational improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains relationships with physicians, referral sources, and employees.
• Supports the mission and goals of the hospital and parent company.
• Develops and maintains clinical standards of practice for all disciplines.
• Supports and participates in marketing efforts and community service organizations.
• Maintains up-to-date professional knowledge.
• Interprets the philosophy/objectives of Respiratory Care Services to staff, clients, families, and the community.
• Is accessible to staff 24 hours per day, unless otherwise designated.
• Achieves and maintains harmonious relationships with managers, medical staff, other employees, and the public.
• Provides for professional growth/development of staff and provides incentives for advancement within the organization.
• Interprets public policy, economic developments, and public opinion in meeting organizational goals.
• Maintains responsibility for medical staff relations.
• Completes annual competencies within the appropriate timeframe.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• 5+ years experience in Respiratory Therapy - Preferred
• State of NH Respiratory Care Practitioner License - Required

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

Shape the Future of Healthcare

Catholic Medical Center, located in Manchester, NH, is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom’s Place—an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care—we’re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service. As part of HCA Healthcare’s statewide network of hospitals, you’ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.