Respiratory Therapy Director

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Greenbrier (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to lead our Respiratory Therapy Department within a rehab setting. You will supervise clinical staff, ensure quality patient care, and drive performance improvements across documentation, billing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The role emphasizes program development, licensure compliance, and partnership with nursing, physicians, and care teams to deliver exceptional respiratory therapy services.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of respiratory care community.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• Clinical skills in respiratory therapy discipline.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with current payment systems.
• Ability to plan and implement operational strategies.
• Basic knowledge of Minimal Data Set.
• Understanding of respiratory diseases and management.
• Ability to operate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Judgment and discretion in policy and procedure.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Ability to convey ideas clearly and professionally.
• Builds effective working relationships across teams.
• Ability to develop and implement programs.
• Managing and administering therapies as prescribed.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility's reputation in respiratory therapy.
• Oversees documentation, policy compliance, and staff scheduling.
• Monitors department revenue, productivity, and budget adherence.
• Contributes to census development and marketing efforts.
• Supports staff development and ongoing training.
• Maintains professional licensure and adheres to ethics.
• Demonstrates safe practices and proper equipment handling.
• Collaborates across departments for interdisciplinary patient care.
• Ensures accurate patient documentation and billing data.
• Engages with discharge planners and care teammates.

Skills

Communication skills

Respiratory knowledge

Leadership

Clinical discipline

Medical terminology

Payment systems knowledge

Strategic operations

Minimal Data Set

Respiratory diseases

Therapy equipment use

Judgment and discretion

Staff supervision

Clear communication

Program development

Therapy management

Oxygen therapy

Education

RT education degree

State RT license

Job description

CareRite Centers seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to lead our Respiratory Therapy Department within a rehab setting. You will supervise clinical staff, ensure quality patient care, and drive performance improvements across documentation, billing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The role emphasizes program development, licensure compliance, and partnership with nursing, physicians, and care teams to deliver exceptional respiratory therapy services.