Respiratory Therapy Director

INE INNH EMP LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies seeks a Respiratory Therapy Director to lead the respiratory services at Sellersburg Healthcare Center. This full-time day-shift role oversees 15 vent units, tracheostomies, BiPAP/CPAP, staffing, and education for 15 RTs, ensuring high-quality patient care within policy guidelines.

The Director will manage equipment, compliance, and performance, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining clinical excellence across the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy.
• 5 years prior experience in respiratory care.
• Must hold RRT credential and unencumbered license.
• 3 years of management experience preferred in acute care.
• Minimum 1 year critical care and/or artificial airway and vent care experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee respiratory services and staffing.
• Develop and revise department policies, ensure quality care.
• Manage annual budget and equipment procurement.
• Complete assessments and deliver care per physician orders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams and document patient status.
• Monitor inventory, calibration, and sterilization of respiratory equipment.
• Provide patient, family, and staff education.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and ongoing quality initiatives.
• Complete periodic performance reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Foster professional communication and confidentiality.

Skills

RRT credential

Management experience

Staffing & education management

Communication & collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Professional standards knowledge

Analytical skills

Computer skills (Word, databases, etc)

Education

AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Address: 7823 Old State Road 60 Sellersburg, IN 47172 Sellersburg Healthcare Center a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies is currently recruiting for the key position of Respiratory Therapy Director. Full Time Day Shift Position Available Director will oversee 15 vent unit and all facility respiratory service including traches, bi-pap and c-pap. They will also oversee all staffing and education related to our respiratory services. The Director will also manage the services of 15 RTs. The position of Respiratory Therapy Director exists to provide direction to the respiratory staff and department ensuring efficient, quality-oriented patient care is provided within the scope of the department’s policy/procedure manual. The Director of Respiratory Services monitors activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, inventory, etc.

Benefits

• As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy a competitive salary and PTO plans.
• We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers.
• We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy.
• 5 years prior experience
• Must hold RRT credential and possess and unencumbered license.
• Three years of previous management experience preferably within an acute care hospital.
• Minimum of one year critical care and/or artificial airway and ventilator care experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify and implement components of the respiratory therapy process
• Identify learning needs and teach patients and families
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)

As Director of Respiratory Services, you will:

• Direct, implement, and control the respiratory therapy services departments through effective personnel management, delivery and monitoring of therapeutic patient care practices, developing and revising department policies and procedures, participating in ongoing quality and safety initiatives.
• Responsible for annual budget preparation and monitoring, securing needed equipment, and preparing and maintaining statistical data and reports as needed.
• Complete initial assessments, deliver respiratory care in accordance with the goals and objectives of the plan of care and physician orders.
• Actively participate in the interdisciplinary team process and provide accurate reports of patient status according to established policies and procedures.
• Deliver care with consideration of developmental life stage of patient.
• Consistently complete timely, concise, and accurate documentation of assessments, progress notes, discharge summaries, and daily intervention notes for each treatment or service provided.
• Share all information with team; attend team meetings, rounds, or patient conferences as directed.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and equipment at bedside and storage areas to ensure resources are available; complete equipment calibration and quality control procedures as established; participate in equipment maintenance, dis-infection, and sterilization of all respiratory equipment.
• Provide patient, family, and staff education as appropriate.
• Remain current with literature and education related to departments for which responsible and maintain an updated methodology, tools, manuals, and criteria as necessary and appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and conform to them.
• Complete electronic PPR (periodic performance review) annually, complete plans of correction as identified in PPR , and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Practice excellent communication and interpersonal skills through listening, sharing information, demonstrating respect for co-workers and patients and family members, and actively practice patient confidentiality.
• Positively promote company and team initiative, and demonstrate professional behavior in all interactions.
• Ensure the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

About Us

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions. Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time. To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care. These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services. Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities. Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust. With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.