Director, Respiratory Services

LifePoint Health

$168K — $234K *
Galax, VA 24333In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, with applicable work experience considered in lieu of education.
  • Current VA license for respiratory services.
  • Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • ACLS, ASLS, NRP, and PALS certifications needed.
  • 5-7 years of experience in respiratory therapy or a related healthcare services role.

Responsibilities

  • Direct department activities and resources to align with organizational goals.
  • Develop and implement departmental plans and standards in line with clinical and legal requirements.
  • Evaluate patient care delivery and manage departmental operational quality.
  • Oversee staffing activities including hiring and continuing education for staff.
  • Prepare and manage departmental budgets and ensure compliance with financial allocations.
  • Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical protocols and operational procedures.
  • Serve internal teams and external clients including patients, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with tailored options for part-time and PRN employees.
  • Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, alongside paid family leave and PTO.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, plus loan assistance and a 401(k) with company match.
  • Wellness programs covering mental, physical, and financial health, including gym memberships.
  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Respiratory Services 

A Director of Respiratory Services who excels in this role:

  • Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
  • Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
  • Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
  • Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives
  • Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits
  • Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
  • Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
  • Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage —— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 

What we’re looking for:  Applicants preferred to have a Bachelor’s degree in related field and current VA license. Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education. 

Additional requirements include:

· Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

· ACLS, ASLS, NRP and PALS 

 

 Salary range: $83,616 - $112,881 per hour

 

More about Twin County Regional Healthcare  

TCRH is a 141-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Twin County community for over 52 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A, Meaningful User of Technology-Recognized by CMS, Gold Standard for Stroke by American Heart Association and Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology.

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