Respiratory Therapy Manager

Kyeatright; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy Manager to provide leadership and oversight of the Respiratory Care department. The role includes directing daily operations, budgeting, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with NBRC, board licensure, and procedural standards, and provide direct patient care as needed to support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or related field.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Current Kentucky respiratory care licensure.
• NRP and ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 accreditation, regulatory, and licensure standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NBRC credential

Job description

Respiratory Therapy Manager### Respiratory Therapy ManagerApply: Louisville, KY: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26108598**Summary****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.### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.