Respiratory Therapy Director

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Shackle Island (TN); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CareRite Centers seeks a Director of Respiratory Therapy to lead clinical operations, coordinate patient care, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes quality improvement, staff development, and collaboration with nursing and physicians within the Respiratory Therapy department.

The position requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy, and dedication to high-quality interdisciplinary care, with responsibilities spanning program development, budgeting, and

Qualifikationen

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory community.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Skills applicable to clinical discipline.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of current payment system
• Knowledge and ability to carry out strategic operational plans
• Basic knowledge of Minimal Data Set
• Knowledge of respiratory disease and diseases that affect the respiratory system.
• Ability to use respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ability to supervise staff of professional, technical, and clerical subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to express ideas and information clearly, concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, and officials of other departments.
• Program development and implementation
• Management and administration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to standard procedures.

Aufgaben

• Develops and maintains systems to build and enhance the facility’s reputation for respiratory therapy excellence.
• Oversees compliance with policies, documentation, and protocols; implements new patient programs; conducts in-services and coordinates with administration.
• Monitors financial performance of the Respiratory Therapy department and seeks methods to improve revenue, productivity, and margins.
• Contributes to census development and marketing efforts in coordination with the facility.
• Supports professional development of self and staff; maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Represents the department in interdisciplinary care, communicates with discharge planners, and maintains positive relationships with care teams.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Leadership

Clinical discipline

Medical terminology

Team supervision

Interdisciplinary care

Ausbildung

Respiratory Therapy degree/diploma

State license to practice

Tools

Respiratory therapy equipment

Jobbeschreibung

CareRite Centers seeks a Director of Respiratory Therapy to lead clinical operations, coordinate patient care, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes quality improvement, staff development, and collaboration with nursing and physicians within the Respiratory Therapy department.

The position requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy, and dedication to high-quality interdisciplinary care, with responsibilities spanning program development, budgeting, and