Respiratory Therapy Manager

Select Specialty Hospital; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,526 - 137,648; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Atlantic City is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapy Manager to oversee the respiratory therapy department. This role involves leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations while mentoring staff. Successful candidates will possess relevant credentials and experience in acute care settings. Benefits include a comprehensive health plan and generous PTO. Join a committed team making a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) required.
• Must possess current State License.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript or diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the respiratory therapy department.
• Share responsibility for employee engagement, recruitment and retention.
• Coordinate and participate in Wean Team/Pulmonary Rounds.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Clinical Competency

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Compensation: $85,526 - 137,648 yearly

*Administrator on call every 8th week (rotated through hospital leadership)*

Position

Respiratory Therapy Manager

Location

Atlantic City, NJ

Schedule

Full Time

Compensation

$85,526 - 137,648 yearly

*Administrator on call every 8th week (rotated through hospital leadership)*

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors – celebrating success, owning the future, being patient‑centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members.
• Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapy Manager is responsible for the overall function and professional growth of the respiratory therapy department. You will provide consultation with regard to pulmonary disorders and respiratory therapy practice, and you will provide quality respiratory care while ensuring the development and routine monitoring.

This position also provides discipline‑specific education to patients, families and staff as required, and works collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure that all departmental standards are met while following the appropriate standards of practice to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Oversee the daily operations of the respiratory therapy department, including staff interviews, employment decisions, orientation, performance evaluations, employee training and development, as well as inventory, equipment and instrument issues.
• Share responsibility for employee engagement, recruitment and retention.
• Implement company standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met regarding respiratory and point of care.
• Create and maintain clinical schedule for safe staffing.
• Maintain clinical cost control.
• Coordinate and actively participate in Wean Team/Pulmonary Rounds and maintain a direct line of communication with pulmonary physicians to facilitate/implement and routinely monitor weaning patients from mechanical ventilation; if protocols do not exist, work toward site‑specific protocol implementation.
• Steer progressive clinical excellence through staff development while promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and their families.
• Maintain competency in Rapid Response and code events.
• Site‑Dependent: Function as Moderate Complexity Lab Manager over point of care testing and function as the Safety Officer, overseeing the Environment of Care.

Minimum Requirements

• Current State License.
• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• ACLS within 6 months of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications That Will Make You Successful

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Five (5) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an Acute Care setting preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care