Respiratory Therapy Director - Full Time - Up to $123,000/YR + 30K Sign On!

Connected Health Care, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Connected Health Care, LLC is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Director to lead the respiratory therapy department in Great Falls, MT. The role blends administrative leadership with hands-on clinical support and weekly pulmonary function testing.

You will supervise staff, ensure efficient operations, and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and leadership to deliver high‑quality respiratory services.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• RRT credential through NBRC preferred; Montana license required or eligible.
• BLS certification current or obtainable within required timeframe.
• ACLS certification preferred, depending on department needs.
• 5+ years in respiratory therapy with at least 1 year in leadership roles.
• Experience with staff coordination, quality improvement, and healthcare operations.
• Familiarity with pulmonary function testing and related equipment.
• Strong communication, organization, problem‑solving and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily respiratory therapy department operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high‑quality patient care.
• Coordinate departmental activities, manage priorities, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Promote adherence to care protocols, patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and support to staff, fostering a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.
• Monitor processes, identify improvements, and implement quality initiatives.
• Perform or assist weekly pulmonary function testing as scheduled.
• Provide occasional hands‑on therapy during peak volume or call coverage needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and leadership to coordinate respiratory services.
• Develop, review, and implement departmental policies and clinical guidelines.
• Oversee equipment, supplies, and resources to ensure safe patient care.
• Maintain commitment to excellent outcomes and positive patient experiences.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Clinical knowledge

PFT familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

PFT equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapy Director leads the respiratory therapy department in Great Falls, MT, overseeing daily operations, staff development, and quality improvement while maintaining occasional clinical support and pulmonary function testing. The role blends administrative leadership with hands‑on patient care to drive efficient, high‑quality respiratory services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily respiratory therapy department operations, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality patient care, and adherence to policies.

• Coordinate departmental activities, manage operational priorities, support staffing and scheduling, and maintain resource allocation.

• Promote adherence to respiratory care protocols, patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to respiratory therapy staff while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered work environment.

• Monitor departmental processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement initiatives that support clinical quality and operational efficiency.

• Perform or assist with pulmonary function testing as needed, dedicating one morning or afternoon per week to scheduled testing.

• Offer occasional hands‑on respiratory therapy assistance during periods of increased patient volume or when additional floor coverage is needed.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, hospital leadership, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate respiratory care services.

• Support the development, review, and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.

• Oversee respiratory care equipment, supplies, and departmental resources to support safe and effective patient care.

• Maintain a commitment to excellent respiratory care outcomes, professional standards, and positive patient experiences.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited respiratory care program; bachelor's degree preferred.

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.

• Current Respiratory Therapist licensure in Montana, or eligibility to obtain the required Montana license before beginning employment.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain it within the employer's required timeframe.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred, depending on departmental and facility requirements.

• Additional respiratory care credentials, pulmonary function testing experience, or relevant specialty certifications are beneficial.

• Approximately five years of respiratory therapy experience and at least one year of leadership, supervisory, charge therapist, or management experience preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of respiratory therapy clinical practices, patient care standards, and departmental workflows.

• Experience with administrative responsibilities, staff coordination, quality improvement, or healthcare operations is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with pulmonary function testing, respiratory diagnostics, and related equipment is an advantage.

• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.

• Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with occasional direct clinical support.

You hold an RRT credential and Montana license. You have at least five years respiratory experience and leadership. You can manage operations while providing weekly pulmonary testing