Manager Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Total Rewards Program

Employee Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy leader to join our Respiratory Care leadership team supporting adult acute care in a high-acuity academic medical center.

The Manager of Respiratory Therapy will lead people, clinical practice, education, and operations, driving quality and compliance across the department in partnership with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Licensure in PA as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience required.
• Experience as department manager/assistant department manager or clinical educator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and strategic development of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Recruit, hire, orient, and develop Respiratory Therapists; build a strong team.
• Develop and oversee clinical education, orientation, and continuing education.
• Provide respiratory care education to staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on outcomes and patient safety.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop policies, protocols, and staffing models.
• Support department budgeting and resource utilization to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Clinical education

Quality improvement

Operations management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

PA Licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 7:00a - 3:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Lead Respiratory Care. Develop People. Advance Clinical Practice.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist leader to join our Respiratory Care leadership team supporting adult acute care in a high-acuity academic medical center.

The Manager of Respiratory Therapy plays a key role in the leadership, operations, and continued development of Respiratory Care services. This position combines people leadership, clinical practice, staff development, quality improvement, and operational oversight—providing an opportunity to influence both the respiratory therapy team and the care delivered to complex adult patient populations.

What You’ll Lead

• Support the daily operations and strategic development of the Respiratory Care Department, including staffing, scheduling, recruitment, retention, performance management, and resource utilization.
• Recruit, hire, orient, develop, and support Respiratory Therapists while helping build a highly engaged and clinically strong team.
• Develop and oversee clinical education, competency assessment, new employee orientation, continuing education, and professional development for Respiratory Care staff.
• Provide respiratory care education to Respiratory Therapists, nurses, medical students, residents, patients, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on high-volume and high-risk respiratory procedures, clinical outcomes, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Partner with clinical specialists and interdisciplinary leaders to develop and maintain respiratory care policies, procedures, clinical protocols, and therapist-driven protocols.
• Support department budgeting, staffing models, scheduling practices, and operational initiatives designed to maximize efficiency and appropriately utilize Respiratory Therapy resources.
• Maintain clinical competency and regulatory documentation and support compliance with hospital standards and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with Information Technology and clinical teams to optimize electronic documentation, scheduling, and Respiratory Care workflows.
• Identify opportunities to expand or improve Respiratory Care programs as the needs of adult acute care patients and the medical community evolve.

Take the Next Step in Respiratory Therapy Leadership

If you are an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Respiratory Care Manager, Assistant Manager, or Clinical Educator ready to expand your leadership impact, this opportunity offers the chance to help shape Respiratory Care practice, develop clinicians, and advance patient care within adult acute care at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Licensure in the state of PA as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience required
• Previous experience as department manager/assistant department manager, clinical educator

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

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Position Manager Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy

Location US:PA: Hershey | Therapy Services | Full Time

Req ID 90500