Lead Respiratory Therapist & Operations Leader

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a respiratory therapy director to oversee all operations, ensure quality patient care, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, staffing, and performance improvement within a long‑term care setting.

The candidate should hold RRT or CRT credentials with licensure and demonstrate at least 2 years of clinical leadership experience in respiratory therapy, including documentation, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with state licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years proficiency with physiological and clinical skills.
• Experience in long‑term care settings and compliance with PDPM and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee respiratory therapy operations and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate with nursing and auxiliary staff to deliver therapy and monitor patient progress.
• Manage documentation, audits, and regulatory compliance for respiratory services.
• Lead staff development, training, and performance reviews for the respiratory team.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and performance improvement initiatives.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing seeks a respiratory therapy director to oversee all operations, ensure quality patient care, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, staffing, and performance improvement within a long‑term care setting.

The candidate should hold RRT or CRT credentials with licensure and demonstrate at least 2 years of clinical leadership experience in respiratory therapy, including documentation, budgeting, and