Director of Respiratory Therapy – Hospital Leadership

The Staff Pad•Russellville, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respected healthcare organization in Russellville, AL, seeking an experienced Director of Respiratory Therapy to lead its Respiratory Therapy department. This hands-on leadership opportunity combines clinical practice with department oversight, offering the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, strengthen respiratory services, and contribute to quality patient care at a rural acute care hospital.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
Active, unrestricted Alabama respiratory therapy license
3+ years of acute care experience, including emergency and critical care
1+ year of supervisory, charge, or team leadership experience
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Ability to obtain and maintain additional required certifications
Proficiency in ventilator management and clinical documentation

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Previous management experience

Responsibilities

Provide department leadership through staff meetings, check-ins, and communication across all shifts
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, staff training, competency validation, and performance management
Develop staffing schedules and coverage plans based on patient acuity, workload, and staff competencies
Monitor vacancies, overtime, call coverage, and staff fatigue, addressing staffing concerns promptly
Promote staff retention, professional development, and effective teamwork
Provide respiratory assessments, treatments, oxygen therapy, airway support, and ventilatory care within licensure and hospital protocols
Coordinate respiratory services across the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical unit, ICU, and other assigned areas
Assist with emergency response, patient stabilization, and transfers
Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and other departments to ensure appropriate protocols and continuity of care
Ensure timely treatments, reassessments, patient education, and accurate documentation
Escalate changes in patient condition, treatment delays, equipment issues, and safety concerns
Maintain department equipment, supplies, and emergency readiness
Oversee equipment maintenance, cleaning, inventory, and replacement needs
Balance patient care duties with essential leadership responsibilities
Ensure staffing contingency plans for absences and changing patient needs
Maintain department policies, staff credentials, competency records, and regulatory compliance
Lead quality improvement, chart audits, infection prevention, and incident follow-up
Ensure accurate respiratory documentation and charge capture in TruBridge
Partner with IT and Revenue Cycle to resolve workflow issues and train staff
Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets with the CFO and CEO
Monitor labor, supply costs, productivity, and budget variances
Obtain required approvals for overtime, incentive pay, agency staffing, and purchases
Provide monthly reports to the CEO on staffing, department performance, quality, equipment needs, and priorities
Escalate urgent departmental concerns promptly
Identify opportunities to improve respiratory services and access to care
Assume additional service oversight only when assigned by the CEO