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Director, Respiratory Therapy
HCA Healthcare. Direct and oversee the operational, clinical, and administrative functions of Respiratory Care Services .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational leadership within Respiratory Care Services, focusing on clinical and administrative functions, budget management, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and effective staff management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Operational Leadership ExperienceBudget ManagementPolicy DevelopmentACLS CertificationRespiratory Care Practitioner
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Hard Skills
Acute Care Therapy ExperienceEvidence-Based Practice ImplementationFinancial Performance AnalysisQuality ImprovementStaff Performance Evaluation
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Ability
Tools & Technologies
Healthcare Management SystemsPayroll Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
AHA ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportAHA BLS - Healthcare ProviderRespiratory Care Practitioner License
Industry Keywords
Regulatory CompliancePatient OutcomesInpatient and Outpatient SettingsOrganizational Standards of CareContinuous Improvement Culture
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Direct and oversee the operational, clinical, and administrative functions of Respiratory Care Services
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate services in each area of responsibility
- Analyze and manage departmental financial performance for efficiency, resource utilization, and budget adherence
- Plan, allocate, and authorize budgeted funds for clinical operations, equipment, staffing, and programs
- Monitor departmental performance within fiscal parameters based on patient volume and acuity
- Lead recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, competency validation, corrective action, succession planning, and professional development
- Evaluate staff performance and competency
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Collaborate with the Medical Director, Medical Staff, Nursing Leadership, and Ancillary Services
- Maintain patient outcomes through quality improvement, evidence-based practices, policy development, technology advancement, and service evaluation
- Engage staff in performance improvement activities
- Champion the mission, vision, and values of UPMC while fostering a positive work environment
- Develop departmental goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement culture with staff
- Solve staff issues and provide guidance and counseling
- Participate in internal and external projects, committees, and activities
- Serve as clinical and technical liaison for new program development
- Manage premium labor costs
- Review and approve payroll information
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in related field and Master’s degree or current enrollment in a related program required
- Seven years acute care therapy experience
- Operational leadership experience in a hospital inpatient and outpatient setting
- Experience with policy development, implementing evidence-based practice, and preparing and managing budgets
- AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp
- AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Comprehensive knowledge of organizational standards of care
- Ability to plan and provide services to all patient populations in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations affecting areas of responsibility
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program