CHS (Community Health Systems)

Director Respiratory Care

CHS (Community Health Systems)$100K — $130K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an AMA school of Respiratory Care
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Significant leadership experience in healthcare
  • Current California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license (to be obtained within 3 months of hire)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from NBRC
  • Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and coordination of the Respiratory Care program
  • Serve as a liaison between medical teams and external partners
  • Oversee program operations to ensure high-quality patient care
  • Collaborate with hospital teams to provide innovative respiratory services
  • Offer strategic direction and mentorship to staff and leaders
  • Champion a culture of excellence and accountability
  • Elevate standards for respiratory care delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Mentorship and support for career growth
  • Contribution to community-focused healthcare programs
Full Job Description
Overview

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

 

Responsibilities

Leads the development, coordination, and ongoing success of the Respiratory Care program, aligning every initiative with Community Medical Centers’ mission and goals. Serves as a key liaison between physicians, medical groups, hospital leadership, staff, community partners, and vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and exceptional care delivery.

 

This role champions high-quality patient care by overseeing program operations and continuously elevating standards. Partners closely with medical and hospital teams to deliver comprehensive, innovative, and cost-effective respiratory services across Community Regional Medcial Center, Clovis Community Medical Center and Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital. Provides strategic direction, mentorship, and support to leaders and staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and growth.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an AMA school of Respiratory Care with approximately three to five years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in a leadership role in service/program area.

PREFERENCES: Hospital, healthcare or not-for-profit industry experience. Master’s degree.

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Current state of California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license within three (3) months of hire. Registered Respiratory Therapist from NBRC. Current BLS certification.

 

 

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

About CHS (Community Health Systems)

Community Health Systems Inc. is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It is the largest non-urban provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of January 2014, it operates 206 hospitals in 29 states.

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Size
66,000 employees
Market Cap
$544.3 million
Industry
Net Income
$511 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
-7.7%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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