Respiratory Therapy Manager - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Respiratory Manager holds 24 hour authority, responsibility and accountability for Respiratory Care on the patient care units. This role coordinates interdepartmental services and provides clinical supervision of staff respiratory care practitioners, students and supervisors. The manager develops and oversees departmental and respiratory program policies, procedures and standards, ensuring compliance with JCAHO, CARF, DPH, and other organizations. The position actively participates in the development of specialty programs related to pulmonary care, conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings, and participates in inter-disciplinary meetings. Additionally, the manager is involved in the retention, recruitment, and hiring process in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services.
Requirements
- Graduate of NBRC approved Respiratory Therapy program.
- Bachelor Degree required.
- Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Massachusetts.
- Three years’ minimum supervisory experience.
- Previous experience as adult educator with emphasis on public speaking.
- Previous geriatric and rehabilitation experience.
- Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Nice To Haves
- CRTT (registry eligible); RRT, RCPT preferred.
Responsibilities
- Holds 24 hour authority, responsibility and accountability for Respiratory Care on the patient care units.
- Coordinates interdepartmental services.
- Provides clinical supervision of staff respiratory care practitioners, students and supervisors.
- Develops and oversees the departmental and respiratory program policies, procedures and standards.
- Assures compliance with JCAHO, CARF, DPH, and other organizations.
- Actively participates in the development of specialty programs related to pulmonary care.
- Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Participates in inter-disciplinary meetings.
- Participates in the retention, recruitment and hiring process in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services.
Benefits
- 401K
- Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and Disability policies
- Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness Policies
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Saving Account
- $5000 SIGN ON BONUS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
