Description
We are in search of a Manager, Respiratory Therapy for Palo Alto CA Region
Salary: USD $182,000 – $211,000 / yr
Relocation assistance is provided
Job description
Job Summary:
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for managing teams in the provision of respiratory care services; identifying external developments in respiratory equipment and providing innovative solutions to meet the needs of the patient; developing, implementing, and monitoring respiratory care goals and objectives and pulmonary standards; and overseeing respiratory care services across multiple sites and/or a single site.
Leads service quality improvement initiatives by: managing staff and projects across multiple sites and/or a single site to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of therapy services and coordination of care services; managing the resolution of complex service/care issues, unusual occurrences (UOs) including patient complaints/grievances, and guiding teams across multiple sites and/or a single site to resolve complex patient concerns; guiding teams across multiple sites and/or a single site to identify and implement process improvements to increase access, improve efficiency, and promote quality outcomes of therapy services based on data analysis and feedback from patients and staff; collaborating within the team and with leaders across multi-disciplinary teams to foster care coordination, improve service delivery, and elevate the patient experience; and developing new products and services that align with company goals, member needs, and emerging evidence and trends in health care, ensuring implementation of new products/services by teams across multiple sites and/or a single site.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy, Health Care Administration, or a related field AND minimum four (4) years of experience in health care, customer service, business, or a directly related field, with two (2) of those years being in respiratory therapy
Minimum seven (7) years of experience in respiratory therapy or a directly related field.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California) required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire
Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate required at hire
Must-haves
A valid California Respiratory Care License that is posted on the CA state license board. A RRT Certificate posted on the National Respiratory Board.
Must have recent experience working in a union environment. Must have recent experience working in an inpatient Respiratory Care environment. Must have a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care. Must have min 7 years of Respiratory experience. Must have at least 3 years of Respiratory leadership experience
Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills
Years of Experience: Must have min 7 years of Respiratory experience. Must have at least 3 years of Respiratory leadership experience. RT NICU experience is a plus.
Industry Experience: Healthcare, hospital, union experience.
Education Requirements: Must have a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care.