Pediatric Respiratory Care Leader

AMN Healthcare; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapy - Pediatrics Manager to lead the pediatric respiratory care team. This permanent full-time role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage around-the-clock operations to support high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of clinical management in respiratory care, a CoARC-accredited program, NBRC RRT registration, and a Bachelor’s degree (Healthcare Administration or related

Qualifications

• Three or more years of clinical management experience in Respiratory Care.
• Complex critical care experience preferred.
• Completion of a CoARC approved respiratory care program.
• Registration (RRT) by NBRC required/maintained.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour operation of assigned clinical areas and teams.
• Direct clinical practice, quality/safety metrics, and professionalism.
• Ensure cardiopulmonary services are delivered effectively.
• May oversee other departments such as EKG or PFT depending on location.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical management

Respiratory care

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory care program

Bachelor’s in Respiratory Care

Healthcare Administration

Master’s degree or higher preferred

Tools

NBRC RRT certification

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapy - Pediatrics Manager to lead the pediatric respiratory care team. This permanent full-time role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage around-the-clock operations to support high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of clinical management in respiratory care, a CoARC-accredited program, NBRC RRT registration, and a Bachelor’s degree (Healthcare Administration or related