Lehigh Valley Health Network

Director Respiratory Therapy

Lehigh Valley Health Network$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field
  • Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field
  • 5 years of experience in healthcare administration in an acute care setting
  • Understanding of responsibilities of Respiratory Therapists
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist from NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 year
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist from NBRC - State of Pennsylvania upon hire

Responsibilities

  • Oversee goal setting, budget management, and department results
  • Develop and implement systems for consistent evaluation of care
  • Manage budget and justify expenses based on department needs
  • Assist in creating policies and standards for care improvement
  • Coordinate projects to align with LVHN's operational objectives
  • Set measurable departmental goals aligned with strategic plans
  • Conduct interviews and hire department personnel

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized health network
  • Participation in a Magnet hospital environment focused on nursing excellence
  • Engagement in innovative healthcare practices and research integration
  • Access to a collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on compassion
  • Flexible work schedule with daytime hours and supportive working conditions
Full Job Description
Summary
Plans, directs, organizes, leads, and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Respiratory Therapy Department, both inpatient and outpatient services (inpatient services include both adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients served; outpatient services include Pulmonary Function Testing).

Job Duties
  • Oversees goal setting, budget management, and results.
  • Develops and implements systems that enable consistent evaluation of care provided.
  • Manages budget in response to department requirements and monitors budget reports, justifying expenses.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies/protocols/standards designed to facilitate improved care practices.
  • Coordinates projects to meet established objectives and to operationalize LVHN vision.
  • Develops goals for the department that are measurable and consistent with the mission, strategic plan, and quality improvement plans.
  • Administers interviews; selects and hires all department personnel.
  • Monitors outcomes of budgets, clinical interventions, and customer satisfaction; facilitates appropriate intervention.
  • Participates in research and integrates appropriate research findings into delivery of patient care.
  • Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.
  • Reviews activities of department units and facilitates needs of customers are being met in a cost-effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field. and
  • Master's Degree Health Care Administration, Science, Business, or related field
  • 5 years Healthcare Administrative in an acute care environment.
  • Understanding of Respiratory Therapist responsibilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications
  • 5 years Familiarity with the technical and managerial aspects of a Respiratory Therapy Department.
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p

Department:

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a healthcare network based in the Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The healthcare network serves eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania. Its flagship hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, located on Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.
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