System Director, Respiratory & Rehab - F/T - Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

13h

About The Position

Position Summary: The System Director, Respiratory & Rehabilitation Services provides enterprise-level leadership for respiratory therapy and rehabilitative services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology across UCI Health. The incumbent is accountable for the strategic direction, clinical quality, operational performance, and financial management of respiratory and rehabilitation programs systemwide. This role leads the development and execution of systemwide care delivery strategies that support patient recovery, optimize functional outcomes, and ensure regulatory compliance. The System Director collaborates with clinical, interdisciplinary, and operational leadership to advance program development, workforce planning, and service line integration, ensuring all services are provided in accordance with health system standards and organizational objectives. This position provides oversight across all facilities, with accountability for performance outcomes.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of health care delivery models, business and strategic planning, financial management, and organizational development.
Thorough knowledge of budget development, financial analysis, and reporting techniques.
Strong organization and project management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Minimum 8 years’ experience of progressive management responsibility
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an executive leadership role (Director or higher) in a related setting
Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in operations, with related accomplishments in performance, development, productivity, and cost management in a medium to large-size complex health care organization
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.
Current California State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy
Current BLS certification
BA/BS in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, licensure, and relevant experience
Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to read and interpret complex regulations, contracts, and policies.
Ability to manage staff and resources consistent with goals, and in keeping the organizational vision and values. Ability to delegate and empower staff and build strong employee morale
Ability to interact and communicate effectively to build trust and establish effective working relationships within the department, across the organization and with a wide variety of audiences
Ability to establish and utilize metrics to support operational and process improvement.
Ability to build, attract and develop a strong management team by demonstrating and setting high standards of behavior, performance, quality, credibility and integrity
Ability to apply sound judgment and manage change.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in operations, with related accomplishments in performance, development, productivity, and cost management in a medium to large-size complex Academic health care organization
Master's degree