Respiratory Therapy Manager

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapy Manager to provide leadership and oversight of the Respiratory Care department. The role focuses on directing daily clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team, manage budgets and resources, and ensure compliance with accreditation and licensure standards while collaborating with interdisciplinary leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy, healthcare leadership, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily clinical operations of the Respiratory Care department.
• Mentor and develop staff to build a high-performing team.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with professional, regulatory, and licensure standards; collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to support department operations.

Skills

Leadership in respiratory care

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Manager, Respiratory Care

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking an experienced and motivated Respiratory Therapy Manager to provide leadership and oversight of our Respiratory Care department. This key leadership position is responsible for directing daily clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with the ability to build and develop a high-performing team while effectively managing departmental operations, budgets, and resources. Responsibilities include mentoring and motivating staff, promoting operational efficiency, and ensuring exceptional patient care and customer service.

The Manager will ensure compliance with professional accreditation, regulatory, and licensure standards while collaborating with interdisciplinary leaders to advance organizational goals and continuous quality improvement. This position also provides direct patient care as needed to support departmental operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy, healthcare leadership, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in respiratory therapy required; with current or previous leadership experience desired.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current respiratory care licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory.
• NRP and ACLS required within six months of hire.
• BLS required upon hire.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.