Hospital Director Respiratory Therapy

1 month ago

Chattanooga TN, United States Parkridge East Hospital Full time

Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our Parkridge East Hospital team is looking for a Director of Respiratory Therapy. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Parkridge East Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. 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 wellbeing
~Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
~ Family 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 more
~ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
~ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
~ Time 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.


Apply today to our Director of Respiratory Therapy and be a part of the innovation of ideas.
The Director of Respiratory Therapy is responsible for defining and maintaining standards of practice for service delivery and organizational performance strategies. They must be able to provide direct patient care for patients’ ages child through geriatric as a respiratory therapist. The Director oversees staff in operation of diagnostic and therapeutic pulmonary procedures including ventilation management, medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapies, bronchodilator and bronchial hygiene therapy. Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy Sciences from an accredited Respiratory Care Program required
Bachelor of Science Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience as a respiratory therapist required
Minimum 1 year of leadership/management experience preferred
Licensed Respiratory Therapist or State Registered Respiratory Therapist required
Lead and develop staff in the department while promoting and exhibiting teamwork.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies/procedures and patient safety initiatives 
Counsel and discipline staff as appropriate 
Collaborate with nursing leadership to integrate care that meets patient’s needs
Develop and implement a consistent program for quality assurance 
Effectively communicate with physicians, patients, family members, respiratory staff, leadership and ancillary staff 
Oversee operation of blood gas lab and maintain State regulations for operations 
Order departmental supplies and maintain departmental inventory 
Ensure that staff can provide education to nursing staff related to respiratory equipment as needed 
Utilize a standard data collection tool in Meditech to maintain on-going monitoring/assessment of assigned patients for all modalities
Maintain the ability to demonstrate appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines in assessment of the population served


Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to its patients, colleagues and communities. Help guide our team as a Director of Respiratory Therapy and help us improve more lives in more ways .
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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