Respiratory Therapy Operations Lead

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy Services Director to lead operations in the respiratory department within a long-term care setting.

The role focuses on coordinating patient care, improving performance metrics, supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with nursing and medical leadership to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in good standing.
• Experience directing respiratory therapy services in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory care procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate respiratory therapy services operations and staff.
• Monitor clinical performance, patient flow, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure documentation, policy adherence, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with nursing and medical leadership to optimize patient outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve department revenue and cost control.
• Oversee education, training, and onboarding for respiratory staff.
• Participate in budgeting, planning, and capital equipment decisions.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Staff supervision

Respiratory equipment

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Airvo

Cough Assist

Job description

Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy Services Director to lead operations in the respiratory department within a long-term care setting.

The role focuses on coordinating patient care, improving performance metrics, supervising staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with nursing and medical leadership to deliver high-quality care.