Director, Respiratory Care (Full-Time/Day) Einstein Philadelphia
About The Position
Plans, directs, organizes, leads, and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Respiratory Therapy Department, both inpatient and outpatient services. This includes inpatient services for adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients, as well as outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing. The role oversees goal setting, budget management, and results, developing and implementing systems for consistent evaluation of care. The Director manages the budget, monitors reports, and justifies expenses. They also assist in developing and implementing policies, protocols, and standards to improve care practices, and coordinate projects to align with the organization's vision. Goals for the department are developed to be measurable and consistent with the mission, strategic plan, and quality improvement plans. The Director administers interviews, selects, and hires department personnel. They monitor budget outcomes, clinical interventions, and customer satisfaction, facilitating appropriate interventions. Additionally, the role participates in research and integrates findings into patient care delivery, and provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed. Activities of department units are reviewed to ensure customer needs are met cost-effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field.
- Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field.
- 5 years Healthcare Administrative experience in an acute care environment.
- Understanding of Respiratory Therapist responsibilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist.
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
Nice To Haves
- 5 years Familiarity with the technical and managerial aspects of a Respiratory Therapy Department.
- NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year (for CRT)
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Responsibilities
- Oversees goal setting, budget management, and results.
- Develops and implements systems that enable consistent evaluation of care provided.
- Manages budget in response to department requirements and monitors budget reports, justifying expenses.
- Assists in the development and implementation of policies/protocols/standards designed to facilitate improved care practices.
- Coordinates projects to meet established objectives and to operationalize LVHN vision.
- Develops goals for the department that are measurable and consistent with the mission, strategic plan, and quality improvement plans.
- Administers interviews; selects and hires all department personnel.
- Monitors outcomes of budgets, clinical interventions, and customer satisfaction; facilitates appropriate intervention.
- Participates in research and integrates appropriate research findings into delivery of patient care.
- Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.
- Reviews activities of department units and facilitates needs of customers are being met in a cost-effective manner.
Benefits
- Medical (including prescription)
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits (group rates on insurance and discounts)
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University (after one year of full time service or two years of part time service)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
