This position is incentive eligible.
Submit your application for the opportunity below: Director of Respiratory Therapy
Job Summary and QualificationsThe Director of Respiratory Therapy Services plans, directs, and coordinates the daily operations of respiratory function and develops standards/criteria of care in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Prepares and maintains an annual operating and capital budgets. The Director will monitor monthly department operations reports and make appropriate adjustments as needed to meet department fiscal goals.
2. Assures that personnel and students are appropriately oriented, trained and supervised to enhance the efficiency of operations and ensure quality patient care is provided. Provides in-service training to enhance proficiency of staff in providing skilled services for the patient.
3. Ensures daily readiness of staff and department modalities for the patient, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
4. Develops and implements organizational policies and procedures for the department. Develops, implements, and monitors the Respiratory Therapy Department's quality improvement program.
5. Monitors and evaluates the use of services, facilities and staff to ensure effective use of resources, communicates recommendations and analysis of cost impact to budget regarding space, facilities, equipment, supplies and staffing levels.
6. Coordinates respiratory care activities between Medical Directors, MHS facilities and Administrative functions.What qualifications you will need:- Baccalaureate degree or five years management experience.
- Five years clinical experience required.
- Experience managing multiple facilities, desirable.
Minimum License and Certificates Required:
- RRT Required
- Texas Medical Board RCP License
BenefitsMethodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Director of Respiratory Therapy opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
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