Assistant Director of Respiratory

AristaCare Health Services; Hickorytown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Team Environment

Job summary

AristaCare Meadow Springs is seeking an Assistant Director of Respiratory to assist the Director in overseeing daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department and ensuring high-quality care for residents. The role includes supervision, staff development, and collaboration with physicians and nursing leadership.

Requirements include an RRT credential, active state license, 5+ years as a Respiratory Therapist, and at least 1 year in leadership.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Must possess an active state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy management or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and workflow of the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Assist in supervising, training, and evaluating respiratory therapy staff.
• Support the Director in compliance with CMS, OSHA, and infection control standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor respiratory care plans.
• Provide and oversee respiratory treatments (oxygen, ventilator, aerosols, tracheostomy care).
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership on patient care plans.
• Monitor documentation and charting in the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement and reduce hospital readmissions.

Skills

RRT credential

Active license

5+ yrs RT

Leadership exp

On-call

EMR skills

Resp care knowledge

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

AristaCare at Meadow Springs is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Respiratory!

As the Assistant Director of Respiratory, it is your primary responsibility to assist the Director of Respiratory Therapy in overseeing the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department and ensuring high-quality respiratory care for our residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Other duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and workflow of the Respiratory Therapy Department
• Assist in supervising, training, and evaluating respiratory therapy staff
• Support the Director in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations, including CMS, OSHA, and infection control standards
• Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring respiratory care plans
• Provide and oversee respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, ventilator support, aerosol treatments, and tracheostomy care
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams regarding resident care and treatment plans
• Monitor documentation and ensure timely and accurate charting in the EMR
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and efforts to improve resident outcomes
• Support efforts to reduce hospital readmissions and improve respiratory care outcomes
• Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices are followed
• Assist with respiratory equipment, supplies, maintenance, and department needs
• Provide education and guidance to respiratory therapy staff, residents, and families
• Assist with orientation and training of new respiratory therapy employees
• Serve as a resource to respiratory therapy staff and assist with clinical and operational concerns
• Assist in overseeing department operations in the absence of the Director of Respiratory Therapy
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as needed

Requirements:

• Must possess a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Must possess an active state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy management or leadership.
• SNF/LTC experience preferred.
• Must be available for on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Must have strong computer and EMR skills.
• Must have knowledge of respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, ventilator management, aerosol treatments, and tracheostomy care.

What We Offer

• Competitive Rates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive & Team-Oriented Work Environment

AristaCare has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition Team that recruits directly for our facilities. When you apply through this posting, you are connecting directly with AristaCare — not a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Our team will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about available positions, schedules, pay rates, incentives, benefits, and career opportunities.

More about us at: www.aristacare.com