Manager of Respiratory Therapy

Home of the Innocents•Louisville, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Home of the Innocents is seeking a dedicated Manager of Respiratory Therapy to lead our Respiratory Therapy team within the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center. In this role, you'll provide leadership, clinical oversight, and operational support to ensure safe, compassionate, evidence-based care for residents with complex respiratory needs. You'll oversee the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy department, providing leadership, staff development, and clinical guidance. You'll collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality respiratory care, regulatory compliance, and positive resident outcomes while supporting a culture of excellence, wellness, empowerment, and compassion.

Requirements

Bachelors in Respiratory Care or Similar
Current, unencumbered Kentucky Respiratory Therapist license and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
Three years of direct care experience in acute care, rehabilitation, LTAC, or long-term care settings
One year of leadership or supervisory experience
Current CPR/BLS certification (provided if needed)
Experience with EHR systems and regulatory compliance
Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities as needed

Responsibilities

Lead Respiratory Therapy operations and clinical services
Supervise, coach, and develop Respiratory Therapists and School Respiratory Therapists
Ensure safe, high-quality respiratory care and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
Support quality improvement, infection prevention, and resident safety initiatives
Manage staffing, scheduling, payroll, and departmental resources