Director of Primary Life Services

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Compensation structure based on value

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital seeks a Director of Primary Life Services to oversee Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Lab, EEG, EKG, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pastoral Care, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with the hospital’s mission.

Under the COO/ACEO, you will lead departmental strategies, develop staff, manage budgets, and drive multi-disciplinary care to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved respiratory therapy program.
• Current NBRC RRT certification in Indiana.
• Associates degree in health care management (minimum).
• Bachelor’s degree in health care/operational field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of departments under primary life services: Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Lab, EEG, EKG, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pastoral Care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies affecting the departments.
• Lead organizational goals to support the hospital’s mission.

Skills

Respiratory care leadership

Staff development

Budget planning

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associates degree in health care management

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

As the Director of Primary Life Services, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care for our patients.

How We Invest in You:

• Your Wellbeing:Premium medical, dental, and vision plans because your health comes first.
• Your Future:A 401(k) plan with company matching to help you build a secure tomorrow.
• Your Impact:A compensation structure designed to celebrate and reward the value you bring to our team.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Operating Officer or Assistant Chief Executive Officer, manages/leads all aspects of the departments under the primary life services umbrella: Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Lab, EEG, EKG, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pastoral Care. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies impacting the departments within primary life services and carries out organizational goals/objectives to support the overall mission of Lutheran Hospital.

MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure:

Graduate of a CoArc (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) approved therapist program.

Registration/Certification:

Current registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) within state of Indiana in area of specialty with current licensure.

Education:

Associates Degree in an operational or health care management field (minimal requirement).

Bachelor’s Degree in an operational or health care related field (preferred).

Experience:

At least five years of progressively more responsible leadership experience in a hospital/healthcare setting. Training or experience in project management.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

1. 1. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the delivery, technique and study methodologies of respiratory care and related diagnostic areas.
2. 2. Requires strong working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonate, child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized multidisciplinary plan of care.
3. 3. Demonstrates knowledge of management theory and practice to effectively lead staff.
4. 4. Requires in-depth analytical and organizational skills in order to lead and coordinate primary life service areas, effectively develop staff, develop and monitor budget, short and long range planning and solve complex technical and human resource problems to ensure optimal development and maintenance of organizational goals.
5. 5. Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to relate effectively with all internal and external customers, as needed.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.