Director of Respiratory Therapy

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to lead the Respiratory Therapy department within a rehab facility. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining internal systems, ensuring high-quality patient care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The director will focus on compliance, documentation, and ongoing staff development while promoting the facility’s reputation for superior respiratory care and customer service.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required.
• Other education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility’s reputation for being the unparalleled provider of Respiratory Therapy and demonstrate the facility’s approach to interdisciplinary care.
• Manages compliance with facility’s policies, procedures, clinical standards, and protocols.
• Monitors revenue, productivity and gross profit margin goals.
• Oversees census development and marketing of Respiratory Therapy in coordination with the facility.
• Maintains professional licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Provides patient treatments and ensures evidence-based practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Respiratory knowledge

Medical terminology

Staff supervision

Program development

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree preferred

State license required

Job description

CareRite Centers is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to lead the Respiratory Therapy department within a rehab facility. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining internal systems, ensuring high-quality patient care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

The director will focus on compliance, documentation, and ongoing staff development while promoting the facility’s reputation for superior respiratory care and customer service.