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Lead with Purpose at Womans Hospital

At Womans Hospital leadership is more than a position its a commitment to excellence innovation compassion and respect. We are seeking dynamic leaders who live our mission and values and who are passionate about creating a culture where people feel seen heard and valued.

As a Leader at Womans You Will:

• Foster a culture of trust inclusion and psychological safety
• Inspire develop and align teams to achieve organizational goals
• Communicate clearly credibly and with compassion
• Champion service excellence innovation and operational improvement
• Apply business and financial insights to guide strategic decisions
• Drive change and continuous improvement initiatives

Position Title:Director Respiratory Care

Ideal Candidate Profile:

An ideal candidate will hold a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). They will have a minimum of an associates degree in respiratory therapy healthcare administration or a related field; considerate experience and leadership will be considered in lieu of a degree. The successful candidate will also bring at least seven years of progressive leadership experience in acute care respiratory services.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in clinical operations quality improvement regulatory compliance workforce engagement and operational performance. They will possess a comprehensive understanding of cardiopulmonary services healthcare leadership financial management and accreditation standards. Advanced certifications in respiratory care or healthcare leadership are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the day-to-day clinical and operational performance of respiratory care services to achieve quality safety and service goals.
• Develops and manages departmental operating budgets while monitoring productivity and resource utilization.
• Leads mentors and develops Respiratory Care Managers and frontline leaders to promote accountability engagement and professional growth.
• Implements workforce plans staffing strategies and recruitment initiatives to meet departmental needs.
• Leads departmental performance improvement and change initiatives that enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborates with physicians department leaders and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical quality and patient outcomes.
• Maintains departmental readiness for regulatory accreditation and compliance requirements including Joint Commission CMS and applicable state regulations.
• Makes operational decisions that balance quality patient safety staffing and fiscal responsibility within respiratory care services.
• Implements initiatives that improve patient satisfaction employee engagement and departmental performance.
• Supports evidence-based respiratory care practice interdisciplinary collaboration and professional excellence within respiratory care services.
• Identifies opportunities to improve workflows technology utilization and operational efficiency.
• Participates in organizational committees and supports strategic initiatives.
• Develops emerging leaders and supports succession planning within respiratory care services.
• Maintains knowledge of healthcare trends respiratory care standards regulatory requirements and best practices affecting respiratory care operations.
• Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned in support of Womans Hospital policies strategic initiatives and organizational mission.

What We Offer:

• A mission-driven environment dedicated to womens and infant health
• Opportunities for growth innovation and career fulfillment
• A collaborative culture where your contributions create real impact

Join us in transforming care empowering teams and making a lasting difference.Apply now and lead with impact at Womans Hospital.

If you have any questions or would like to connect with one of our recruiters directly please e-mail.

Womans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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