Manager of Respiratory Therapy

Jefferson Healthcare; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% retirement contribution

Low insurance premiums

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Career growth

Supportive environment

Job summary

Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, WA, is seeking a Manager of Respiratory Therapy to provide operational, administrative, and clinical leadership for our respiratory care services. This role guides clinical practices, equipment, budgeting, quality improvement, program development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

The Manager leads the Respiratory Care team through hiring, onboarding, competency management, and professional development,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of respiratory therapy.
• Registered respiratory therapist with WA state licensure.
• BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications required.
• Five+ years hospital cardiopulmonary experience.
• Two+ years leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, administrative, and clinical leadership for respiratory care services.
• Oversee practices, equipment, budgeting, quality improvement, and program development.
• Collaborate with physicians, administration, and clinical leaders to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, competency management, and professional development for the Respiratory Care team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical leadership

Communication

Staff development

Education

AMA-approved respiratory therapy program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Jefferson Healthcare

Respiratory Therapy

Announcement #347322

The Manager of Respiratory Therapy provides operational, administrative, and clinical leadership for respiratory care services throughout Jefferson Healthcare. This role oversees clinical practices, procedures, equipment, budgeting, quality improvement, program development, and operational initiatives while collaborating with physicians, administration, and clinical leaders to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Manager leads and develops the Respiratory Care team through hiring, onboarding, competency management, and professional development. This position fosters a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and quality while promoting positive relationships with patients, staff, providers, and internal and external partners. This position offers an opportunity to lead an essential clinical service while contributing to the continued growth and improvement of respiratory care at Jefferson Healthcare.

Schedule: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week

What we can offer you:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Outstanding benefits, including 5% employer contribution to your retirement account and low insurance premiums for individuals and families. Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and more!
• Jefferson Healthcare qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

What You'll need:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of respiratory therapy (required)
• Registered respiratory therapist with current Washington state respiratory therapist licensure (required)
• BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications (required)
• Five or more years of previous hospital based cardiopulmonary experience (required)
• Two or more years of leadership experience required (required)
• Bachelor's degree (preferred)

About Us:

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the leading employers on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, serving more than 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County. As a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a broad range of specialty services, we are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. Located just a scenic ferry ride from Seattle and within reach of Victoria and Vancouver, our team members enjoy both professional impact and easy access to world-class urban amenities.

Life in Port Townsend is anything but ordinary. Our nationally recognized Victorian seaport is known for its thriving arts scene, historic waterfront, renowned wooden boat culture, and year-round festivals celebrating film, music, maritime heritage, and food. Surrounded by the waters of Puget Sound and just a short drive from Olympic National Park, the community offers unparalleled access to hiking, kayaking, sailing, cycling, and wildlife viewing. With our walkable downtown, vibrant farmers markets, incredible local restaurants, and strong sense of community connection, Port Townsend offers a rare blend of coastal beauty, cultural richness, and small-town warmth.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affiniative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimers:

• As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.
• The base salary range for this position reflects both market competitiveness and the full compensation potential for the role. Individual offers will be determined based on a candidate's qualifications and experience beyond the stated minimum requirements. In most cases, compensation will fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Placement above the midpoint will be reserved for candidates whose qualifications significantly exceed the minimum requirements.