Director-Respiratory Therapy

Mercy; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy to lead cardiopulmonary services with a focus on high-quality patient care, staff development, and compliance. You will collaborate with physicians, hospital leadership, and other departments to advance respiratory practices.

The role requires clinical expertise, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across operations, quality, and education within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Current Respiratory Care license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of three years of experience across cardiopulmonary services.
• Minimum of one year of previous departmental management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and overall direction for Respiratory Services.
• Oversee department operations, staff development, quality and performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of respiratory therapy program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Position Summary:

The Director of Respiratory Therapy provides leadership and overall direction for Respiratory Services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality respiratory care and life-support services for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. This role oversees department operations, staff development, quality and performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and respiratory therapy policies and protocols.

The Director serves as a clinical resource and educator for Respiratory Therapy staff and works collaboratively with physicians, the Medical Director, hospital leadership, and other departments to advance respiratory therapy practices and standards of care.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.

Licensure: Current Respiratory Care license in the applicable state of practice.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience across cardiopulmonary services.
• Minimum of one year of previous departmental management experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable accreditation, state health department, peer review, and quality assessment requirements.
• Ability to lead, educate, and develop respiratory therapy staff.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage clinical, operational, and quality priorities simultaneously.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.