Supervisor-Respiratory Therapy

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy to coordinate and oversee the Respiratory Care Department. The role includes direct patient care, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, requiring a valid Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License and strong leadership.

The supervisor will oversee a team, manage staffing and performance monitoring, and drive service excellence across clinical and non-clinical areas, promoting

Qualifications

• Valid Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required.
• Experience supervising a respiratory care department is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for coordinating care and staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care as the primary respiratory care provider during shifts.
• Coordinate activities of the Respiratory Care Department to ensure quality service.
• Oversee chart reviews, auditing, and daily revenue analysis.
• Evaluate customer service and implement action plans for improved outcomes.
• Assist in budget preparation and ensure compliance with departmental policies.
• Provide coaching to staff and ensure competency through the EXCEL process.
• Stay current with regulatory guidelines (Licensure, JCAHO, OSHA).
• Maintain high proficiency across essential respiratory functions.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

Posting Description We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Summary

The Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the activities of the Respiratory Care Department. Responsible for direct patient care, staff supervision, performance monitoring, customer service, and compliance with regulatory guidelines, the incumbent must possess a valid Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner License and demonstrate proficiency in patient care across various age groups. Additionally, the role requires strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to solve complex problems related to staffing, patient care, and departmental policies and procedures. As a supervisor, this role oversees and guides a team of employees to ensure efficient task completion, promoting teamwork and effective coordination.

Job Functions

Direct Patient Care

• In addition to any/all supervisory responsibilities/accountabilities described herein, this position provides direct patient care and serves as the primary respiratory care provider for his/her shift.

Supervisory

• Coordinates the activities of the Respiratory Care Department to provide quality service in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Performs/reviews quality controls and equipment maintenance.
• Implements and coordinates compliance with departmental policies/procedures.
• Oversees chart reviews/auditing and daily revenue analysis.

Customer Service

• Evaluates customer service and satisfaction.
• Recommends and implements action plans for improved outcomes and implements service recovery.

Staffing

• Make adjustment necessary to balance the available staff to the comprehensive services expected of the Respiratory Care Department.

Budget

• Provides input in preparing and submitting budget requests.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance.

Performance Monitoring

• Assures staff competency and proficiency.
• Evaluates and provides coaching to employees within scope of responsibility. This includes the EXCEL process with all respiratory personnel.

Regulatory Knowledge

• Keeps abreast of current regulatory guidelines and assures compliance. (Respiratory Care Practitioner State Licensure, JCAHO, OSHA, etc.).

Clinical Reference

• Maintains a high level of proficiency in all essential functions.