Director of Patient Care Services Respiratory Therapy

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO seeks a Director of Patient Care Services for Respiratory Therapy to lead the department, set strategic goals, and oversee clinical practice and staff development.

This executive role drives evidence-based care, quality and safety initiatives, budget management, and representation with professional bodies, while mentoring managers and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Advanced Respiratory Care or related health care field.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience.
• Three (3) years of clinical leadership experience.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Certification as CRT within two (2) years of hire if that is an area of specialty.
• Current Colorado RRT licensure required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads and develops organizational objectives and strategic plans for the department.
• Directs implementation of goals, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Promotes evidence-based medicine and nursing and supports family-centered care.
• Drives process improvement, safety and cost-management across the service area.
• Mentors and coaches department leaders and manages resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Budget management

Education

Master's degree in Advanced Respiratory Care or related health care field

Job description

SUMMARY

The Director of Patient Care Services for Respiratory Therapy provides overall leadership and management for one or more departments by developing short- and long-term departmental strategic plans and goals; developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, and performance standards; representing the hospital in national/regional professional organizations; and fiscal oversight for multiple cost centers. The Director, Patient Care Services also provides clinical expertise, promoting evidence-based medicine, nursing, and behavioral health and drives continuous process improvement in operational and service excellence. Finally, the Director, Patient Care Services provides leadership in managing Clinical Managers and complex or controversial patient/family issues.

More about Respiratory Therapy

Join an APEX award-winning team driving the future of respiratory care in pediatrics! Respiratory therapists at Children's Colorado are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. We rely on our RTs to drive innovative care practices and improve outcomes for our patients and families. As a Director of Patient Care Services for Respiratory Therapy, you'll lead and impact those around you, influence system-wide quality and safety policies, and mentor the next generation of Respiratory Therapists; all while working alongside a high-performing team recognized nationally for exceptional patient outcomes and professional practice.

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Status: Full-time, eligible for benefits

Shift: Days, Monday - Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Collaborates with senior leadership to identify and develop organizational objectives. Provides leadership in developing and communicating short- and long-term departmental strategic plans and goals to team leaders and team members to secure buy-in.
2. Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards to enhance clinical practice and professional growth. Reviews, approves, and implements recommended changes to plans.
3. Provides clinical expertise, promoting evidence-based medicine and nursing, to include the appropriate clinical care standards and standardized processes. Utilizes principles of patient and family centered care to ensure a seamless continuum of care for patients in collaboration with service line and other hospital leadership.
4. Drives continuous process improvement in operational and service excellence while considering safety, outcomes, effectiveness, and cost, along with the impact on the delivery of services. Ensures the delivery of quality and safety initiatives and practices through the utilization of improvement tools and principles and industry benchmarks.
5. Prioritizes and allocates staff and financial resources to achieve strategies. Utilizes resources to develop or expand operations. Ensures resources are utilized appropriately and shifts resources to meet both patient and department needs within budget restraints.
6. Represents the hospital in national/regional professional organizations and in contributing to professional journals. Serves as a representative on various internal committees. Fosters collaborative relationships to assure integration of services.
7. Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies, procedures, and rules to managers and employees.
8. Reviews and approves performance metrics established by managers. Works with Clinical Managers to achieve department outcomes, performance and professional development standards; identifies opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards.
9. Resolves escalated, complex, or controversial operational and patient/family issues, making decisions that are inclusive of multiple perspectives and solves underlying problems.
10. Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates subordinate managers and team members. Champions educational programs in collaboration with the professional development department, nurse managers, and medical directors. Mentors and coaches departmental leaders with consideration of leadership development and succession planning.
11. Makes decisions on hiring, terminations, promotions, and disciplinary actions as required.
12. Develops and monitors the budget for multiple cost centers to ensure compliance with organizational financial goals. Utilizes financial data evaluate existing programs and formulate a business plan to develop new programs/services.
13. By position, collaborates on the development of comprehensive planning, strategic growth and competence alignment for site based clinical matrix operations. Collaborates on performance and management expectations for all operation metrics areas pertaining to staff engagement and service excellence.
14. By position, provides relationship management and partnership with Physician Relations and referring providers in sustaining and growing market share across the Network of Care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's degree in Advanced Respiratory Care or a directly related health care field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of clinical experience is required.
• Three (3) years of clinical leadership experience is required.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.

Certification(s): Certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is required within two (2) years of hire if that is an area of specialty.

Licensure(s): Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the State of Colorado is required at the time of hire.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $137,944.29 to $229,907.13

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Estimated Close Date: 11/30/2026