Interim Director - Respiratory Pulmonary Diagnostic Services

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is seeking an experienced leader for a 3 to 6 month interim role as Director of Respiratory Pulmonary Diagnostic Services. This position is well-suited for leaders from peer academic institutions looking to apply their experience in a mature, high-acuity teaching environment. The role involves shaping and advancing a nationally recognized health system during a period of growth and innovation. The Respiratory Therapy program is crucial to TGH's mission, supporting acute inpatient care and outpatient services. Tampa General is nationally ranked for Pulmonology. This interim position offers the possibility of a permanent appointment based on performance and fit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or other related field
Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Florida
Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
5 years’ experience
which must include two (3) years of leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Under administrative supervision of the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, responsible for assessment, implementation, and evaluation of administrative operations to deliver efficient and effective delivery of patient care services within Respiratory Care, Sleep Diagnostics, and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs.
Ensure assigned departments conform to the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care organization (JCAHO), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and other state, local and federal agencies having jurisdiction over services.
Works in collaboration with Management team to ensure delivery of patient care services is efficient, with high quality outcomes.
Acts as a department representative for internal and external customers.
Responsible for hiring, directing, and evaluating designated management staff members.
Takes responsibility of the fiscal, budgetary, and administrative operations of the assigned areas.
Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Develop and implement long-term strategies for respiratory therapy and related programs.
Manage daily operations across Respiratory Care, Sleep Diagnostics, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
Promote evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement.
Monitor patient outcomes and implement corrective actions as needed.
Partner with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate care.
Facilitate communication across departments to support integrated service delivery.
Serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies, vendors, and community partners.
Represent the department in hospital committees and leadership forums.
Develop and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and optimize resource utilization.
Lead cost-containment and efficiency initiatives.
Lead performance improvement projects and data-driven decision-making.
Implement innovations in care delivery and technology adoption.
Participate and support in Research Studies