Director of Respiratory Therapy

Community Health Systems•Naples, FL

About The Position

The Director of Respiratory Therapy oversees the daily operations of the Respiratory Care department, ensuring efficient, high-quality healthcare services. The position is responsible for administrative, fiscal, and clinical functions, quality control, performance improvement, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Director plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates departmental work, collaborating with other areas of the hospital to support integrated patient care. The Director provides strategic leadership, manages departmental operations and budgets, develops policies and performance objectives, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads quality improvement efforts. The role also includes staff supervision and development, coordination with hospital leadership and other departments, and evaluation of equipment and supply needs. The Director may work in a staff role when required and is expected to meet established role competencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or seven or more years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor’s degree.
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) certification.
BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to delegate, work independently, and meet established deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Respiratory Care department, aligning its work with the health system’s mission, vision, and values.
Manage daily administrative, fiscal, and clinical operations to support effective, high-quality patient care.
Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and performance objectives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and accreditation guidelines.
Conduct staff evaluations and competency assessments, provide feedback, set goals, and support professional development.
Schedule employees, use resources effectively, and consult leadership about potential staffing issues.
Manage the departmental budget, monitor expenditures, and allocate resources effectively and cost-consciously.
Implement quality improvement initiatives and use patient satisfaction and outcome data in departmental goals.
Coordinate with other departments and leadership teams to resolve issues and improve patient care and service delivery.
Evaluate and recommend capital equipment and supply needs, coordinating procurement with senior management.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic direction, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Stay current with industry advancements, technologies, and regulatory changes.
Perform staff-role duties when required and fulfill established competencies.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.