Interim Director, Respiratory & Pulmonary Diagnostics

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is the Tampa Bay region’s top-ranked hospital and the area’s only university‑affiliated academic health system, consistently recognized for delivering highly complex, high‑acuity care powered by academic medicine. This Interim Director role leads Respiratory Care, Sleep Diagnostics, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in a mature, high‑acuity teaching environment.

As an interim director, you will oversee administration, quality, and budgetary responsibilities, collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care; Master’s degree preferred.
• Florida license as Respiratory Therapist; NBRC-credentialed.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with 2–3 years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for respiratory therapy and related programs.
• Lead daily operations across Respiratory Care, Sleep Diagnostics, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Promote evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor patient outcomes and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate care.
• Facilitate communication across departments to support integrated service delivery.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies, vendors, and community partners.
• Represent the department in hospital committees and leadership forums.
• Develop and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead cost-containment and efficiency initiatives.
• Lead performance improvement projects and data-driven decision-making.
• Implement innovations in care delivery and technology adoption.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

Master's degree preferred

Florida Respiratory Therapist License

NBRC Credential

Job description

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is the Tampa Bay region’s top-ranked hospital and the area’s only university‑affiliated academic health system, consistently recognized for delivering highly complex, high‑acuity care powered by academic medicine. This Interim Director role leads Respiratory Care, Sleep Diagnostics, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in a mature, high‑acuity teaching environment.

As an interim director, you will oversee administration, quality, and budgetary responsibilities, collaborating