Respiratory Therapy Manager

About the role

The Respiratory Therapy Manager oversees the daily operations of the respiratory therapy department at Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham. This includes staff interviews, employment decisions, orientation, performance evaluations, employee training and development, as well as inventory, equipment and instrument issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation with regard to pulmonary disorders and respiratory therapy practice.
• Ensure quality respiratory care and the development and routine monitoring of the department.
• Provide discipline-specific education to patients, families and staff as required.
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure departmental standards are met and regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of the clinical schedule for safe staffing.
• Maintain clinical cost control.
• Coordinate and participate in Wean Team/Pulmonary Rounds, and maintain communication with pulmonary physicians.
• Create and implement site-specific protocols for weaning patients from mechanical ventilation.
• Teach and counsel patients and their families.
• Maintain competency in Rapid Response and code events.
• Function as a Moderate Complexity Lab Manager over point of care testing and as the Safety Officer, overseeing the Environment of Care.

Requirements

• Current State License and Active Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Possession of a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date, and ACLS within 6 months of employment.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Five (5) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an Acute Care setting preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Generous PTO for full-time team members.
• Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.

Pay

• $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Full Time.