Respiratory Therapy Director

Description This position is incentive eligible. IntroductionLeaders thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Respiratory Therapy Director for our TriStar Centennial Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence.BenefitsTriStar Centennial Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Respiratory Therapy Director role today!Job Summary and QualificationsThe Director of Respiratory Services is responsible for a variety of duties related to the management and operations of the Cardiopulmonary Departments, including but not limited to provision of quality patient care, regulatory compliance, employee performance improvement, and quality improvement. The Director will have direct responsibility for both Adult and Pediatric Respiratory care to include Neonatal Blood Gas Lab. The Director is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and hospital activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to hospital.What you will do in this role:Integrate knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities.Act as a clinical and administrative resource to physicians, administrators and others as required ensuring efficient operation of the departments and positive interface with the facility.Direct and evaluate operations concerning patient assessments, therapeutic patient treatments, procedures, diagnostic testing, and reporting of results in accordance with policies and procedures. Maintain all Respiratory equipment and ensure annual preventive maintenance is completed. Recommend new equipment purchases. Maintain department records and statistics. Audit departmental documentation. Complete various hospital audits. Provide leadership in the development of performance standards for all Respiratory personnel. Evaluate and counsel all employees on their performance in a professional and timely manner. Plan and develop educational in-services for the department.What qualifications you will need:Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program required. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Psychology, or related field required.Current Respiratory Therapist licensure required. 3-5 years of management level experience with an additional 5 years of patient care experience required.Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute 14 times and was one of only four honorees in the Healthcare Providers category in 2024. In 2023, HCA Healthcare delivered charity care, uninsured discounts and other uncompensated care at an estimated cost of approximately $3.7 billion."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapy Director. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2025-03-09