Director of Respiratory Therapy
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The Director of Respiratory Therapy provides strategic and operational leadership for Respiratory Therapy services across the MUSC Health Charleston Division which includes Ashley River Tower Hospital Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital University Hospital and the Institute of Psychiatry. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient-centered respiratory care across a range of inpatient and outpatient settings.Entity
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Job Description
The Director of Respiratory Therapy provides strategic and operational leadership for Respiratory Therapy services across the MUSC Health Charleston Division which includes Ashley River Tower Hospital Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital University Hospital and the Institute of Psychiatry. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient-centered respiratory care across a range of inpatient and outpatient settings.
In addition to respiratory therapy services the Director has direct oversight of Pulmonary Function Testing services and dotted-line responsibility for Sleep Services within the Division. The Director is responsible for the development and execution of departmental strategy service line growth recruitment and retention efforts and overall performance in quality safety and patient outcomes.
This position leads a team of licensed professionals support staff and subordinate managers overseeing both clinical and operational functions. With significant discretionary and financial authority the Director manages the planning execution and fiscal oversight of key initiatives. The role collaborates closely with department and system leadership to develop and standardize operating procedures optimize workflows improve productivity and align efforts with broader organizational goals.
Additional responsibilities include preparing and contributing to business proposals SBARs and presentations to support decision-making and strategic planning across the health system.
The Director is accountable for regulatory and accreditation compliance departmental policy development and acts as the primary liaison for Respiratory Therapy services. The role also cultivates strong relationships with senior leaders administrators and interdisciplinary teams to drive excellence in clinical care and operational outcomes.
Additional Responsibilities:
Facilitate annual budgeting and resource planning processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all service areas
Develop and enforce departmental policies and procedures
Represent the department in institutional planning and strategy discussions
Support innovation and advancement in respiratory care practices
Prepare business proposals SBARs and presentations as needed
Other duties as assigned
Additional Job Description
Education:
Bachelors degree in a related field required
Masters degree preferred; must be obtained within three (3) years of hire
Current licensure and credentials appropriate for respiratory therapy leadership
Demonstrated experience in operational leadership within a complex healthcare environment
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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