Lead Respiratory Therapy Director

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to lead the Respiratory Therapy department, coordinate patient care, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in census development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing, physicians, and administrators to optimize therapy plans, documentation, and outcomes for residents in a rehab setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory community and diseases.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• Clinical skills across respiratory therapy practices.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Understanding of current payment systems in healthcare.
• Ability to develop strategic operational plans for therapy.
• Familiarity with Minimal Data Set and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of respiratory diseases and related care.
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and procedures.
• Ability to exercise judgment in policies and procedures.
• Experience supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Clear, concise communication with teams and leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.
• Program development and implementation experience.
• Management of therapies as prescribed by physicians.

Responsibilities

• Develops systems to strengthen the facility's reputation in respiratory therapy.
• Oversees department policies, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitors revenue, productivity, and gross profit margins; supports budgeting.
• Contributes to census development and marketing efforts.
• Maintains staff development and continuous education.
• Represents respiratory therapy in staff and patient care conferences.
• Documents patient progress clearly and accurately.
• Maintains safe and interdisciplinary care practices.
• Ensures safety and proper operation of equipment and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Respiratory knowledge

Leadership & management

Clinical skills

Medical terminology

Payment system knowledge

Strategic planning

Minimal Data Set

Respiratory diseases

Therapy equipment use

Judgment & discretion

Staff supervision

Clear communication

Interdepartmental relationships

Program development

Therapy administration

Oxygen therapy

Aerosol therapy

IPPB therapy

Incentive spirometry

Chest physiotherapy

Airway suctioning

Tracheostomy care

Airway management

CPR

Education

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Current license in state

Job description

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to lead the Respiratory Therapy department, coordinate patient care, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in census development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing, physicians, and administrators to optimize therapy plans, documentation, and outcomes for residents in a rehab setting.