Respiratory Director

ATOKA COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ATOKA County Healthcare Authority seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapy Director to lead the Respiratory Therapy Department, overseeing operations, patient care quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role includes recruiting and supervising staff, developing policies, managing the budget, and collaborating with physicians and nursing leadership to ensure safe, coordinated patient care; emergency readiness will be part of routine duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certification preferred or required within a designated period after hire.
• Previous respiratory therapy experience required.
• Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of respiratory care standards, quality improvement, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency and critical-care situations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Respiratory Therapy Department operations.
• Provide respiratory therapy services when needed, including patient assessments, treatments, ventilator management, and emergency response.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with CMS requirements, hospital policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain department equipment, supplies, competencies, and required documentation.
• Monitor quality measures and participate in performance-improvement initiatives.
• Manage the department budget and promote efficient use of resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and other departments to support safe, coordinated patient care.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and hospital committee activities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Emergency response

Staff supervision

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

RRT credential preferred

Job description

Respiratory Therapy DirectorWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Respiratory Therapy Director to lead our Respiratory Therapy Department. This position is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the professional development of respiratory therapy staff.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect and coordinate Respiratory Therapy Department operations.Provide respiratory therapy services when needed, including patient assessments, treatments, ventilator management, and emergency response.Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate department staff.Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.Ensure compliance with CMS requirements, hospital policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.Maintain department equipment, supplies, competencies, and required documentation.Monitor quality measures and participate in performance-improvement initiatives.Manage the department budget and promote efficient use of resources.Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and other departments to support safe, coordinated patient care.Participate in emergency preparedness and hospital committee activities as assigned.ScheduleFull-time leadership position. The successful candidate must be available to support department operations and respond to staffing or patient-care needs as necessary.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.Current Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license in good standing.Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certification preferred or required within a designated period after hire.Previous respiratory therapy experience required.Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred.Knowledge of respiratory care standards, quality improvement, and healthcare regulatory requirements.Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Ability to respond effectively in emergency and critical-care situations.