Director Respiratory Therapy
About The Position
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Plans, directs, organizes, leads, and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Respiratory Therapy Department, both inpatient and outpatient services (inpatient services include both adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients served; outpatient services include Pulmonary Function Testing).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field. and Master’s Degree Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field
- 5 years Healthcare Administrative in an acute care environment.
- Understanding of Respiratory Therapist responsibilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
