Director of Respiratory Therapy

Methodist Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance and additional protections

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System is seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy Services to oversee the daily operations of respiratory care at Methodist Hospital Northeast. This role requires a blend of management and clinical skills, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, a strong clinical background, and a commitment to staff training and development. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical experience required.
• Experience managing multiple facilities is desirable.
• RRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily operations of respiratory function.
• Monitor and manage department budgets and fiscal goals.
• Develop and implement policies and quality improvement programs.

Skills

Management experience

Clinical experience

Compliance with regulatory agencies

Staff training and supervision

Education

Baccalaureate degree or five years management experience

Job description

This position is incentive eligible. The role is based at Methodist Hospital Northeast, part of HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Director of Respiratory Therapy Services plans, directs, and coordinates the daily operations of respiratory function and develops standards/criteria of care in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and maintains an annual operating and capital budgets. The Director will monitor monthly department operations reports and make appropriate adjustments as needed to meet department fiscal goals.
• Assures that personnel and students are appropriately oriented, trained and supervised to enhance the efficiency of operations and ensure quality patient care is provided. Provides in-service training to enhance proficiency of staff in providing skilled services for the patient.
• Ensures daily readiness of staff and department modalities for the patient, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
• Develops and implements organizational policies and procedures for the department. Develops, implements, and monitors the Respiratory Therapy Department’s quality improvement program.
• Monitors and evaluates the use of services, facilities and staff to ensure effective use of resources, communicates recommendations and analysis of cost impact to budget regarding space, facilities, equipment, supplies and staffing levels.
• Coordinates respiratory care activities between Medical Directors, MHS facilities and Administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree or five years management experience.
• Five years clinical experience required.
• Experience managing multiple facilities, desirable.

Minimum License and Certificates Required

• RRT Required
• Texas Medical Board RCP License

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.