Manager Respiratory Therapy Services

Clinical Management Consultants; Kansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Manager Respiratory Therapy Services to lead the Respiratory Therapy department at a rural hospital in central Kansas. This role blends clinical leadership with operational oversight and close collaboration with nursing, physicians, and allied health staff.

You will oversee daily operations, schedule staff, drive clinical quality and patient safety, and mentor therapists while maintaining strong ties to frontline staff to ensure timely patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily department operations and staff scheduling to ensure reliable coverage.
• Drive clinical quality and patient safety across the Cardiopulmonary Therapy service.
• Mentor therapists and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and allied health staff to optimize care.

Job description

Step into a Manager Respiratory Therapy Services opportunity where meaningful clinical leadership, supportive colleagues, high-tech medical capabilities, visible patient impact, and the quality of life found in central Kansas create a compelling next chapter.

As Manager Respiratory Therapy Services, an experienced respiratory care leader will join a stable, community-focused hospital where professional autonomy and accessible leadership help clinicians make a measurable difference. This healthcare organization combines the close collaboration of a rural medical center with modern clinical resources, giving the Managing Respiratory Therapist an opportunity to strengthen care delivery, improve workflows, and build trusted relationships across nursing, emergency services, physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and other allied health disciplines.

The Manager Respiratory Therapy Services will lead Respiratory Therapy within a nonprofit rural healthcare organization serving central Kansas through high-tech medical capabilities and patient-centered clinics. As part of a Level IV trauma center and a stroke-designated hospital, the Cardiopulmonary Therapy team supports patients whose needs may range from routine respiratory treatment and diagnostic services to urgent, higher-acuity intervention. This environment gives the Managing Respiratory Therapist broad clinical exposure, meaningful operational responsibility, and the ability to advance safe, responsive respiratory care while ensuring technology supports-not replaces-sound clinical judgment.

In the Manager Respiratory Therapy Services role, the selected leader will collaborate with hospital administration and clinical leadership to oversee daily department operations, staff support, scheduling, workflow coordination, clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, education, and performance improvement. The Managing Respiratory Therapist will mentor respiratory care professionals, encourage consistent practice standards, coordinate effectively with nurses and medical providers, and help remove operational barriers that affect timely patient care. Rather than operating at a distance, this respiratory therapy manager will remain connected to frontline needs, balancing strategic priorities with practical support for the clinicians delivering care each day.

This Manager Respiratory Therapy Services position is designed for a respiratory therapist ready to translate clinical expertise into broader leadership influence. Opportunities to lead quality initiatives, support competency development, strengthen onboarding, participate in interdisciplinary committees, pursue continuing education, and develop management capabilities can make this healthcare leadership job a meaningful advancement rather than simply another hospital opening. The Managing Respiratory Therapist will have room to elevate team performance, foster clinician wellbeing, improve workflow efficiency, and build a department culture centered on accountability, learning, and excellent patient care.

For the Manager Respiratory Therapy Services, central Kansas offers a grounded lifestyle shaped by welcoming communities, open landscapes, manageable commutes, and convenient access to outdoor destinations such as area lakes, wildlife refuges, parks, and trails. The region also provides local dining, community celebrations, family activities, and easy weekend access to larger Kansas cities; the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson remains a signature regional event in 2026. A Managing Respiratory Therapist seeking less congestion, stronger community connection, and a practical place to establish long-term roots may find central Kansas especially appealing.

The Manager Respiratory Therapy Services opportunity includes competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with complete total-rewards details available during the recruitment process.