Respiratory Manager Homecare

Intermountain Health • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $45 - $69 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides leadership, planning, and coordination for day-to-day operations and staffing of all Respiratory Care services in the hospital, facility, and related areas. This includes efficient and effective staffing, resource utilization, problem solving, coordination with other departments and care providers, and quality assurance measures that result in cost effective, safe, and optimal patient outcomes. The manager also demonstrates expertise in caring for patients with multiple and/or complex Respiratory problems and serves as a resource and consultant to other clinicians.

Scope: Typically leads a department with a caregiver count less than 45 at a Trauma level 3 or higher facility, with a NICU level 2 or lower.
Lead High-Performing Teams. Drive Accountability. Improve Patient Care.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Homecare Respiratory Manager to lead respiratory services across multiple Home Medical Equipment (HME) locations. This hybrid leadership position offers the flexibility of working primarily remotely while maintaining a visible presence through regular travel, site visits, and caregiver rounding across the region.
This role is ideal for a strong, confident leader who can successfully manage a geographically dispersed workforce, hold teams accountable to performance expectations, and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care. The successful candidate will be comfortable addressing difficult employee situations, providing coaching and corrective action when needed, and making decisions that support both caregivers and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Demonstrated respiratory therapy experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field from an accredited program.
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving results.
• Leads with confidence, consistency, and integrity.
• Can effectively navigate difficult employee relations situations while treating caregivers with respect and professionalism.
• Holds teams accountable while supporting employee growth and development.
• Excels at communication, collaboration, and relationship building.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can successfully manage multiple priorities across dispersed locations.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading respiratory or clinical operations within a Homecare, HME, DME, or integrated healthcare environment.
• Experience overseeing multiple sites or geographically dispersed teams.
• Membership in AARC and/or USRC.
• Master's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, clinical, and financial leadership for respiratory services while ensuring exceptional service and patient outcomes.
• Lead and develop respiratory caregivers across multiple HME locations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, competency, and skill mix to meet patient needs and service expectations.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, corrective action, and disciplinary processes.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with clinical leaders, operations teams, physicians, and other departments to optimize patient care and service delivery.
• Develop and implement programs that improve quality, efficiency, patient experience, and caregiver engagement.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance while identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is available, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Stay informed of industry best practices and regulatory changes, implementing improvements to policies, processes, and workflows as needed.
• Conduct regular onsite rounding and travel to support caregivers and operations across multiple locations.
• Maintain clinical competency and fulfill required clinical responsibilities in accordance with departmental expectations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager