Director of Respiratory Therapy

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Lakewood (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

CareRite Centers in Tennessee seeks a Respiratory Therapist with leadership skills to oversee the respiratory therapy program in a rehab setting. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary care, accurate documentation, and ongoing staff development.

The candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive patient outcomes, and collaborate with nursing, physicians, and administration to optimize census and care quality.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with strong communication and teamwork.
• Rehab/long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement therapy programs and document outcomes.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility's reputation for respiratory therapy.
• Monitors department revenue, productivity and gross margin; assists in budget.
• Contributes to census development and marketing with facility leadership.
• Provides ongoing staff development and orientation; maintains licensure and professional standards.
• Maintains data entry quality and accurate documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Ensures safe, effective patient treatments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Documents care accurately to support billing and care outcomes.
• Demonstrates safe working practices and supervision of staff.
• Communicates with discharge planners and team to optimize patient progression.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Knowledge of respiratory community

Leadership & management

Respiratory disease knowledge

Education

Respiratory Therapy program graduate

Current state license

Job description

CareRite Centers in Tennessee seeks a Respiratory Therapist with leadership skills to oversee the respiratory therapy program in a rehab setting. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary care, accurate documentation, and ongoing staff development.

The candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive patient outcomes, and collaborate with nursing, physicians, and administration to optimize census and care quality.