Respiratory Services Director: Clinical & Ops Leader

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida, seeks a Director of Respiratory Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the Respiratory Care Services department. The role ensures high-quality, safe patient care in line with regulatory standards, organizational goals, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, staffing optimization, collaboration with Infection Prevention, and driving performance using data analytics

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• At least 3 years of leadership/management experience.
• Strong clinical leadership and collaboration with care teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees daily operations of Respiratory Care Services.
• Develops departmental goals aligned with organizational strategies.
• Utilizes rounding, real-time feedback, and patient/family insights to identify opportunities.
• Partners with Infection Prevention to reduce HAIs and VAE/VAP.
• Leverages data analytics to monitor outcomes and costs across respiratory services.
• Champions evidence-based practice and standardization of care across the continuum of respiratory care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Healthcare Administration or related field

Registered Respiratory Therapist license (RT)

NBRC certification preferred

Tools

Data analytics

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida, seeks a Director of Respiratory Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the Respiratory Care Services department. The role ensures high-quality, safe patient care in line with regulatory standards, organizational goals, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, staffing optimization, collaboration with Infection Prevention, and driving performance using data analytics