Respiratory Therapist Service Director

Santa Clara Post Acute; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before

Competitive Wages

Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and V

Growth Opportunities

Continuing Education & Training

Job summary

Santa Clara Post Acute in Santa Clara, CA is hiring a Respiratory Therapist Service Director to lead the respiratory care department and ensure top-quality care for residents. You will supervise the therapy team, implement care protocols, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop individualized plans.

The role requires 2–4 years of long-term care respiratory therapy experience, a CA license, and strong leadership. CPR/BLS certs are required. PCC/EHR familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of direct Respiratory Therapy in a long-term care or nursing facility setting.
• Current Respiratory License in California.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• CPR/BLS certificate current.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices, laws, and guidelines for long-term care.
• Experience with a multi-disciplinary team in a nursing facility.
• Experience in an acute care respiratory unit or skilled nursing environment.
• Experience with PCC or other EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the respiratory care department and ensure residents receive high-level care.
• Manage the respiratory therapy team and direct care protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff on individualized care plans.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency decision-making

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Tools

PCC/EHR

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in healthcare? We are now hiring a Respiratory Therapist Service Director to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional care to our residents!
Salary Range: $42.00 - $50.00 per hour
At our nursing facility, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, and we’re looking for a Respiratory Therapist Service Director to help us maintain the well-being of our residents. Our team thrives on person-centered care, trust, communication, and collaboration, and we’re seeking someone who shares these values.

What Makes Us Special?

• UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
• Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
• Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team, committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual's unique talent?
If yes, here’s how you will contribute to the team:
As the Respiratory Therapist Service Director in our nursing facility, you will oversee the respiratory care department, ensuring that residents receive the highest level of care for their breathing disorders. You will manage the respiratory therapy team, direct care protocols, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans. In addition, you will ensure regulatory compliance, manage the use of respiratory equipment, and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Must Have

• 2-4 years of experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy in a long-term care or nursing facility setting.
• Current Respiratory License in the state.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency or high-pressure situations.
• Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team in a nursing facility.
• Experience in an acute care respiratory unit or skilled nursing environment.
• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or other electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.