Respiratory Therapist Manager

Austinwoods Nursing Center Inc.; Austintown Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits (vision & dental)

401K

Family owned company and supportive mg

Job summary

AustinWoods Nursing Center Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist Manager for the Vent Unit. This leadership role oversees daily respiratory therapy operations, staffing, and patient care plans.

You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage equipment and budgets while collaborating with physicians and nursing teams to provide comprehensive ventilator care.

Qualifications

• RRT required with leadership and clinical expertise.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily respiratory therapy department operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and resources.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff.
• Develop and monitor department policies, procedures, and QAPI activities.
• Manage respiratory equipment, supplies, vendors, and audits.
• Provide respiratory treatments and ventilator care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Clinical

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist Manager(RRT) – AustinWoods Vent Unit

Pay: $80,000- $90,000 Based on experience

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive pay
• High staff to vent patient ratio
• Flexibility with scheduling
• Health benefits including vision and dental insurance
• 401K
• Family owned company and supportive management team
• Clean and well maintained facility to work

Job Functions:

• Oversee daily Respiratory Therapy Department operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and resources.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff.
• Requirements: Maintain compliance with Woodlands policies, Ohio Department of Health, CMS, and other applicable regulations.
• Develop and monitor department policies, procedures, and QAPI activities.
• Prepare monthly QAPI and respiratory therapy billing reports.
• Manage respiratory equipment, supplies, vendors, and required audits.
• Conduct and oversee respiratory assessments and develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Provide respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, airway management, and ventilator care.
• Manage and monitor ventilator-dependent residents under the direction of the Pulmonologist and Medical Director.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and communicate changes in resident condition to appropriate nursing and medical personnel.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide respiratory education and support to residents, families, and nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation in PointClickCare and ensure appropriate resident identification.
• Assist with respiratory-related admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is safe, functional, properly maintained, and available.
• Participate in government surveys, staff meetings, evaluations, and required committees.
• Provide 24/7 on-call coverage for urgent respiratory and departmental needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by facility administration.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience, preferably in skilled nursing/long-term care.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.