Respiratory Therapist Service Director

Santa Clara Post Acute•Santa Clara, CA

5d•$42 - $50

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Service Director oversees the respiratory care department at a nursing facility to ensure residents receive high-quality care for breathing disorders. The role manages the respiratory therapy team, directs care protocols, and collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans. The director also ensures regulatory compliance, manages respiratory equipment use, and leads quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience providing direct respiratory therapy in a long-term care or nursing facility setting.
Current respiratory license in the state.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency or high-pressure situations.
Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a multidisciplinary team in a nursing facility.
Experience in an acute care respiratory unit or skilled nursing environment.
Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or other electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee the respiratory care department and ensure residents receive appropriate care for breathing disorders.
Manage the respiratory therapy team.
Direct respiratory care protocols.
Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Manage the use of respiratory equipment.
Lead quality improvement initiatives.