Respiratory Therapy Director - Rehab Leader

Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include oversight of clinical documentation, staff development, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure OBRA/compliance standards are met and the facility maintains a strong reputation for respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory community and terminology.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of current payment system (payor policies).
• Ability to develop and implement strategic operational plans.
• Knowledge of Minimal Data Set (MDS).
• Knowledge of respiratory diseases and related care.
• Ability to operate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ability to supervise professional and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems to enhance the facility's reputation for respiratory therapy and interdisciplinary care.
• Oversees compliance with policies, procedures, clinical standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors revenue, productivity, and gross profit margins for the Respiratory Therapy department and implements improvements.
• Contributes to census development and marketing efforts in coordination with facility leadership.
• Ensures ongoing staff development, licensure status, and continuing education.
• Maintains professional relationships with medical staff, administrators, and referral sources.
• Documents accurately and maintains high-quality clinical documentation.
• Exhibits safe working practices and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Respiratory knowledge

Leadership

Medical terminology

Payor knowledge

Strategic planning

MDS knowledge

Respiratory disease knowledge

Equipment usage

Staff supervision

Education

Licensure in Respiratory Therapy

Current state license

Job description

Responsibilities include oversight of clinical documentation, staff development, and interdisciplinary coordination to ensure OBRA/compliance standards are met and the facility maintains a strong reputation for respiratory care.