Director of Respiratory Therapy

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Washington; Presencial; USD 165.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private Health Care Plan

Paid Time Off

DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the 0

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Evergreen Healthcare Group in Vancouver, WA seeks a Director of Respiratory Therapy to provide leadership, administrative oversight for respiratory services, and ensure high-quality, safe patient-centered care across facility programs.

This role develops practice standards, staffing frameworks, competency pathways, and workforce development while aligning clinical excellence with operational performance and financial stewardship.

Formación

• Associate degree required; bachelor's preferred in respiratory or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience with at least three (3) years in progressive leadership roles.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with current active license.

Responsabilidades

• Lead respiratory services across facility programs.
• Direct operational performance for respiratory care delivery and staffing.
• Develop goals, monitor outcomes, and drive quality improvements.
• Collaborate with nursing and operations for interdisciplinary objectives.
• Escalation point for operational and clinical issues in respiratory care.
• Maintain practice standards compliant with policy, regulation, and evidence-based practice.

Conocimientos

Reading & analysis

Report writing

Presenting information

Problem solving

Office equipment

Educación

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

RRT licensure

Descripción del empleo

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.