Director of Respiratory Care & Operations

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Director of Respiratory Care to lead the department's daily operations, staffing, budgeting, and quality initiatives.

You will partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality respiratory care. This role requires strategic planning, regulatory compliance with Joint Commission and CMS, and a track record of improving patient outcomes while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination with leadership experience considered.
• 3–5 years in progressive supervisory or management roles in hospital or ambulatory services with budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for Respiratory Care Services.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate daily department operations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, budgeting, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and performance management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Budget oversight

Staff scheduling

Performance management

Healthcare leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) or MBA

Job description

St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Director of Respiratory Care to lead the department's daily operations, staffing, budgeting, and quality initiatives.

You will partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality respiratory care. This role requires strategic planning, regulatory compliance with Joint Commission and CMS, and a track record of improving patient outcomes while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.