Respiratory Therapy Supervisor & Clinical Operations Lead

Kaiser Permanente; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapy Manager to supervise and coach staff, determine and oversee respiratory equipment needs, and drive daily operations toward evidence-based standards.

You will lead clinical teams, develop care plans, ensure patient safety, compliance with regulations, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the respiratory care department.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy and minimum five (5) years of experience in health care, customer service, business or a directly related field, with two (2) of those years being in respiratory therapy.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in respiratory therapy or a directly related field.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate required at hire
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California) required at hire

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates daily activities of designated work team or unit by monitoring the execution and completion of tactical action items and work assignments.
• Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates, obtains and distributes resources.
• Leads teams in maintaining a safe and compliant care practice by supervising local rehabilitation teams to ensure compliance with regulations and safety protocols.
• Leads efficient and effective operations management by allocating resources and optimizing processes.
• Leads patient care practices by overseeing development and implementation of patient care plans and ensuring safe administration of medications and procedures.
• Leads service quality improvement initiatives by managing projects to improve safety, efficiency, and patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring and Coaching

Communication

Decision Making

Team Building

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Group Collaboration

Learning Agility

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

NRP Certification

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Riverside, CA seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapy Manager to supervise and coach staff, determine and oversee respiratory equipment needs, and drive daily operations toward evidence-based standards.

You will lead clinical teams, develop care plans, ensure patient safety, compliance with regulations, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the respiratory care department.