Respiratory Therapy Manager

Lead respiratory care services in an acute care setting, overseeing daily operations, staffing, and performance of respiratory therapists to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental operations and staff effectiveness
• Develop and implement respiratory care protocols
• Coordinate care with physicians and nursing teams
• Monitor and ensure regulatory, safety, and compliance standards
• Handle budgeting, inventory management, and resource planning
• Drive staff education and competency development
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in respiratory therapy
• Strong understanding of evidence-based respiratory care practices
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
• Knowledge of compliance, safety standards, and performance improvement
• Effective communication and coordination across clinical teams