Pulmonary Program Manager – Respiratory Therapist

Brookside Care Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookside Care Center in Stockton, CA seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to lead and oversee our Pulmonary Program, developing protocols and measuring outcomes.

The Pulmonary Program Manager will collaborate with nursing, medical staff, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to drive quality care, plan interventions, and improve resident outcomes while expanding leadership and program management skills within a supportive skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Minimum of two years of respiratory therapy experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, long‑term care setting, or related healthcare environment.
• Experience providing respiratory treatments and managing residents with complex respiratory needs.
• Strong understanding of respiratory equipment, oxygen therapy, pulmonary interventions, and respiratory disease management.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing regulations, procedures, and requirements related to resident care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to take initiative and follow through.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate the facility's Pulmonary Program while working closely with nursing, medical staff, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's Pulmonary Program in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and facility policies.
• Work closely with nursing and other clinical staff to support the appropriate implementation of pulmonary interventions.
• Evaluate residents participating in the Pulmonary Program and monitor their progress and response to interventions.
• Review pulmonary-related orders and resident participation on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Bring relevant resident outcomes, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to morning meetings and interdisciplinary discussions.
• Establish individualized goals and determine appropriate program duration in collaboration with medical providers, residents, and responsible parties.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and contribute to individualized resident goals and interventions.
• Review resident records to ensure participants meet appropriate clinical and diagnostic criteria for the program.
• Monitor program outcomes and provide routine reports and recommendations to facility leadership and/or the governing body.
• Partner with Infection Prevention and Control to monitor respiratory infections and assist with respiratory-related data collection and quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain processes for the appropriate cleaning, maintenance, and storage of respiratory equipment.
• Participate in the monthly Triple Check process.
• Identify opportunities to improve respiratory care practices, resident outcomes, and overall program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and other departments to promote continuity of care and effective communication.
• Assist with staff education, competency development, and ongoing support related to pulmonary care and respiratory interventions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Human Resources regarding department staffing, recruitment, employee performance, and professional development.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, positive communication, and a culture of accountability and problem‑solving.
• Stay current with developments in respiratory care, skilled nursing regulations, pulmonary services, and other areas affecting long‑term care.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Time management

Independent worker

Job description

Brookside Care Center in Stockton, CA seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to lead and oversee our Pulmonary Program, developing protocols and measuring outcomes.

The Pulmonary Program Manager will collaborate with nursing, medical staff, residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to drive quality care, plan interventions, and improve resident outcomes while expanding leadership and program management skills within a supportive skilled nursing setting.