Director, Respiratory Services

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Williamsport, PA seeks a Director of Respiratory Care Services to lead a high-performing team delivering cardiopulmonary care. You will drive clinical excellence, operational performance, staff development, and program innovation.

This role partners with Medical Director and Nursing leadership to align departmental goals with the hospital's mission, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance education initiatives for students.

Qualifications

• Direct and oversee the operational, clinical, and administrative functions of the Respiratory Care Services department.
• Manage the department's financial performance to ensure efficiency and budget adherence.
• Plan and authorize funds to support operations, equipment, staffing, and program needs.
• Monitor performance within fiscal parameters based on patient volume and acuity.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, Medical Staff, Nursing Leadership, and Ancillary Services.
• Maintain quality outcomes through improvement initiatives and evidence-based practices.
• Champion the mission and values of UPMC while fostering a positive work environment.
• Partner with staff to achieve departmental goals and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support respiratory care student education and provide a high-quality learning environment.
• Demonstrate system-wide competencies per UPMC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the operational, clinical, and administrative functions of the Respiratory Care Services department.
• Analyze and manage the department's financial performance to ensure optimal efficiency, resource utilization, and adherence to established budgets.
• Plan, allocate, and authorize budgeted funds to support clinical operations, equipment, staffing, and programmatic needs.
• Monitor departmental performance and operate within established fiscal parameters based on patient volume and acuity.
• Lead all personnel-related functions, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, competency validation, corrective action, succession planning, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including those established by The Joint Commission.
• Collaborate effectively with the Medical Director, Medical Staff, Nursing Leadership, and Ancillary Services to promote interdisciplinary patient care.
• Maintain high-quality patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practices, policy development, technology advancement, and ongoing evaluation of services.
• Communicate and champion the mission, vision, and values of UPMC while fostering a positive and engaged work environment.
• Partner with staff to develop and support departmental goals, initiatives, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support respiratory care student education programs and ensure a high-quality learning environment for future clinicians.
• Demonstrate system-wide competencies and behaviors in accordance with UPMC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Director, Respiratory Care Services

Join UPMC as the Director of Respiratory Care Services and lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiopulmonary care. This key leadership role is responsible for driving clinical excellence, operational performance, staff development, and program innovation across respiratory care services. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader who is passionate about advancing patient care, supporting team growth, and aligning departmental initiatives with organizational goals.

Purpose

Directs all operational activities related to Respiratory Care Services for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates departmental operations consistent with the strategic goals and objectives of the hospital. Oversees respiratory care education programs and fosters the development of future respiratory care professionals through student education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the operational, clinical, and administrative functions of the Respiratory Care Services department.
• Analyze and manage the department's financial performance to ensure optimal efficiency, resource utilization, and adherence to established budgets.
• Plan, allocate, and authorize budgeted funds to support clinical operations, equipment, staffing, and programmatic needs.
• Monitor departmental performance and operate within established fiscal parameters based on patient volume and acuity.
• Lead all personnel-related functions, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, competency validation, corrective action, succession planning, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including those established by The Joint Commission.
• Collaborate effectively with the Medical Director, Medical Staff, Nursing Leadership, and Ancillary Services to promote interdisciplinary patient care.
• Maintain high-quality patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practices, policy development, technology advancement, and ongoing evaluation of services.
• Communicate and champion the mission, vision, and values of UPMC while fostering a positive and engaged work environment.
• Partner with staff to develop and support departmental goals, initiatives, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support respiratory care student education programs and ensure a high-quality learning environment for future clinicians.
• Demonstrate system-wide competencies and behaviors in accordance with UPMC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead a critical clinical service line with a direct impact on patient outcomes.
• Influence departmental strategy, operational performance, and workforce development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary leaders across the organization.
• Shape the future of respiratory care through innovation, quality improvement, and education.