Director of Respiratory Therapy

Evergreen Healthcare Group; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development

Job summary

Evergreen Healthcare Group is seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy to provide leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for respiratory therapy services across facility-level programs. The role drives strategy, establishes practice standards, staffing frameworks, and competency pathways to support clinical excellence, safety, and patient-centered care.

The director will partner with nursing and operations to align goals, monitor performance, and advance respiratory care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Respiratory specialty, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience is required, with at least three (3) years in progressive leadership roles.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with current valid license.

Responsibilities

• Direct operational leadership for Respiratory services across facility programs.
• Lead productivity management, workforce deployment, and resource utilization.
• Establish departmental goals and monitor performance toward outcomes.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing and operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Quality improvement

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's preferred in Respiratory or related field

RRT license

Job description

Director of Respiratory Therapy

$165,000-$175,000 annually

Job Summary

Evergreen Healthcare Group is currently seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy that will provide leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for respiratory therapy services and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across facility-level respiratory programs. The role advances respiratory care strategy and establishes practice standards, staffing frameworks, workforce development strategies, and competency pathways that support clinical excellence while aligning operational performance and financial stewardship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Quality, Safety and Professional Practice

• Advance the respiratory care strategy in alignment with organizational priorities, patient care needs, and emerging best practices.
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations and monitor progress toward outcomes.
• Partner with nursing and operational leaders to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and achieve organizational objectives.
• Serve as the senior respiratory care leader and escalation point for operational and clinical issues.
• Establish, implement, and maintain respiratory care practice standards consistent with Evergreen policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and evidence-based practice.
• Define and monitor clinical quality indicators and implement improvement strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
• Promote evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Support performance improvement initiatives that advance safety, quality, and resident experience.

Operational and Financial Performance

• Direct operational performance of Respiratory services, ensuring efficient, effective, and patient-centered care delivery.
• Lead productivity management, workforce deployment, and resource utilization initiatives.
• Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, access, throughput, and financial performance.
• Monitor key operational and financial metrics and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Respiratory services across facility programs.
• Advance the respiratory care strategy in alignment with organizational priorities, patient care needs, and emerging best practices.
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations and monitor progress toward outcomes.
• Serve as the senior respiratory care leader and escalation point for operational and clinical issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from manager, team members, patients, and family members.
• Ability to apply concepts and solve practical problems and interpret instructions in multiple forms.
• Knowledgeable and ability to use office machines and business equipment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of associate degree from an accredited school. Bachelor’s preferred in Respiratory specialty, healthcare administration, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience is required, with at least three (3) years in progressive leadership roles.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with current valid license.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off!
• DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Evergreen Healthcare Group

4601 Northeast 77th Avenue suite 300, Vancouver, WA 98662, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.