Mgr, Respiratory Therapy

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Spanish Plains Hospital is seeking a Manager of Respiratory Therapy to provide leadership for the Respiratory Therapy Department with 24-hour responsibility for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You will supervise, mentor, and develop the respiratory therapy team while aligning operations with hospital goals and system-wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in Respiratory Care and a Bachelor's in Business/Healthcare Management, hold current

Qualifications

• Must have Florida License, RRT, ACLS, BLS for Healthcare providers, NRP, PALS.
• 8 years clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in acute care setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department
• Support the delivery of safe, high-quality respiratory care
• Develop, mentor, and engage respiratory therapy team members
• Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, professional growth, and employee morale
• Monitor department productivity and operational goals
• Collaborate closely with hospital leadership, physicians, medical staff, and other departments
• Help drive initiatives that support departmental, hospital, and UF Health system goals

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Mentoring

Collaboration

Operational oversight

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or similar

Job description

Overview

Join UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital as our Manager of Respiratory Therapy! We’re looking for an experienced respiratory care professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership and make a meaningful impact on our patients, team members, and respiratory services.

As the Manager of Respiratory Therapy, you’ll provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department, with 24-hour responsibility for ensuring high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered respiratory care. Reporting to the Divisional Director of Respiratory Therapy, you’ll lead and support the respiratory care team while focusing on clinical excellence, team development, operational performance, and the continued growth of respiratory services.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department
• Support the delivery of safe, high-quality respiratory care
• Develop, mentor, and engage respiratory therapy team members
• Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, professional growth, and employee morale
• Monitor department productivity and operational goals
• Collaborate closely with hospital leadership, physicians, medical staff, and other departments
• Help drive initiatives that support departmental, hospital, and UF Health system goals

This is a great opportunity for a respiratory therapy leader who enjoys developing teams, improving operations, and partnering across the organization to advance patient care.

Ready to lead the next chapter of Respiratory Therapy at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital?

We’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Care and Bachelor degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or similar.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Must have current Florida License, RRT, ACLS, BLS for Healthcare providers, NRP, PALS.

Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Maintains/Exceeds all Specialty educational requirements.

Training as required by licensure.

Experience Required

8 years clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

5 years of supervisory experience in acute care setting.