Manager Respiratory Therapy

We are in search of a Manager Respiratory Therapy for Palo Alto CA Region

Relocation assistance is provided

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:

Bachelors 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 bachelors 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 bachelors degree in respiratory care.