Director of Respiratory Therapy
HCA Healthcare, Overland Park, KS, United States
This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction 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.
Benefits
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.
401(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 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.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications Under supervision of the COO and/or VP Operations, the Director is responsible for overall leadership and management of the Respiratory Therapy function.
This includes the general supervision as well as the clinical performance of Respiratory Therapists and Team Leads.
The Director also oversees the leadership and development of RT Supervisors and ensures the work of subordinates is allocated and monitored appropriately.
The Director is responsible for integrating their department’s services with the hospital's primary functions.
The Director will also coordinate and integrate services within their department(s) and with other departments.
The Director develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
The Director recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care/service and assures the qualifications and competence of those staff members (who are not licensed independent practitioners) meet the needs of patient care and non‑patient care services.
The Director provides orientation, in‑service training, and continuing education of all persons in their department(s).
The Director continuously assesses and improves their department’s performance and maintains appropriate quality control programs.
The Director recommends space and other resources needed by the department and participates in selecting outside resources needed by their department(s).
What qualifications you will need:
Education:
Associate’s Degree; graduate of an AMA accredited school for Respiratory Therapy.
Experience:
Minimum five years RT experience, including Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care, with one year of recent supervisory/charge experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/License/Certification:
Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT/RCP;
State Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current BLS or BLS Instructor
5 years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist
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.
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Introduction 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.
Benefits
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.
401(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 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.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications Under supervision of the COO and/or VP Operations, the Director is responsible for overall leadership and management of the Respiratory Therapy function.
This includes the general supervision as well as the clinical performance of Respiratory Therapists and Team Leads.
The Director also oversees the leadership and development of RT Supervisors and ensures the work of subordinates is allocated and monitored appropriately.
The Director is responsible for integrating their department’s services with the hospital's primary functions.
The Director will also coordinate and integrate services within their department(s) and with other departments.
The Director develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
The Director recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care/service and assures the qualifications and competence of those staff members (who are not licensed independent practitioners) meet the needs of patient care and non‑patient care services.
The Director provides orientation, in‑service training, and continuing education of all persons in their department(s).
The Director continuously assesses and improves their department’s performance and maintains appropriate quality control programs.
The Director recommends space and other resources needed by the department and participates in selecting outside resources needed by their department(s).
What qualifications you will need:
Education:
Associate’s Degree; graduate of an AMA accredited school for Respiratory Therapy.
Experience:
Minimum five years RT experience, including Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care, with one year of recent supervisory/charge experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/License/Certification:
Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT/RCP;
State Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current BLS or BLS Instructor
5 years’ experience as a Respiratory Therapist
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.
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