Respiratory Therapy Director — Lead Care & Compliance

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

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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

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.