What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Director position at South Davis Community Hospital?
Respiratory Director
Western Peaks Specialty Hospital, a leader in respiratory and complex medical care, is seeking an experienced Respiratory Director for our 43-bed LTACH hospital.
At Western Peaks, we believe exceptional patient outcomes begin with exceptional leadership. We are looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about building a positive team culture, fostering collaboration across interdisciplinary teams, and developing high-performing clinicians. The ideal candidate leads with integrity, communicates effectively, holds themselves and others accountable to the highest standards, and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care while empowering staff to grow professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership for the Respiratory Therapy department, aligning departmental goals with the mission, values, and strategic objectives of Western Peaks Specialty Hospital.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement that supports exceptional patient care and employee engagement.
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop respiratory staff by setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, recognizing excellence, and addressing performance concerns with consistency and fairness.
- Promote open communication and strong partnerships with physicians, nursing leadership, rehabilitation services, and other interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Maintain high clinical and operational standards by implementing evidence-based practices, monitoring quality metrics, and driving performance improvement initiatives.
- Oversee all aspects of departmental operations, including patient care delivery, staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, equipment management, and service excellence.
- Recruit, onboard, train, evaluate, and retain a highly engaged and skilled respiratory care team.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, legal, and ethical standards while maintaining departmental readiness for internal and external audits.
- Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets while ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and purchasing.
- Resolve patient, family, and staff concerns professionally while fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and service excellence.
- Monitor departmental outcomes and quality indicators, using data to improve processes, patient outcomes, and team performance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of direct patient care experience in Respiratory Therapy.
- Minimum of two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience in Respiratory Therapy.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
- Current BLS/ACLS
- Demonstrated ability to build strong teams, inspire accountability, and create a positive workplace culture.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in leadership.
- Working knowledge of WellSky and other electronic health record systems.
- Experience with staff development, competency assessment, quality metrics, and outcomes reporting.
Experience:
- Respiratory Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
- Respiratory Therapy Management : 1 year (Preferred)
- Hospital: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CRT or RRT License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person