Respiratory Therapy Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

In the past year, our organization’s team members dedicated over 156,000 hours to positively influence our communities. As a Respiratory Therapy Manager at our facilities, you will play a pivotal role in an organization committed to making a difference!

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our employees. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical insurance that covers many essential services at little to no cost. This includes prescription medications, mental health services, complimentary telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transport.
• Options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident and critical illness coverage), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, relocation support, pet insurance, and more.
• Access to free counseling services and resources aimed at emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions ranging from 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your tenure.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Support for families through fertility and family-building benefits via Progyny, as well as adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other platforms.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support including tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification aid, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Join our team as a Respiratory Therapy Manager. We prioritize the well-being of our communities and our employees! Over the past fourteen years, our charitable fund has reached a remarkable milestone of $50 million to assist colleagues in need. Last year, our organization and its employees contributed $13.8 million to various charitable causes. Apply today!

Position Summary and Qualifications

This role involves shared management responsibilities for the Respiratory Therapy departments at our two facilities.

The position reports to the COO/Director of Outpatient Services and oversees all operational and administrative aspects of the Respiratory Therapy department.

In collaboration with administration, the manager will set objectives, develop strategic plans, establish service standards, manage budgeting, and ensure overall financial performance.

The role includes integrating and managing all aspects of the Respiratory Departments, including staffing, supervision, equipment management, purchasing, billing, charge collection, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development.

The manager will ensure compliance with all Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.

Responsibilities also include developing additional staff training, quality assurance, and outcome measurement protocols.

Tasks include interviewing and hiring, conducting employee orientations, providing computer training, and assessing staff competencies.

The manager will handle employee coaching and disciplinary actions, including terminations when necessary.

Accountability for the 24/7 operations of the Respiratory Therapy department is essential.

Evaluating new equipment and organizing in-service training sessions will also be part of the role.

Participation in committee meetings and conducting performance evaluations are required.

In times of need, the manager may also work as a staff therapist.

Responsibilities include verifying and approving payroll and invoices, as well as maintaining and drafting departmental policies and procedures.

The manager will be responsible for generating reports related to performance improvement, quality assurance, and outcome measurements, as well as submitting expense and capital budgets.

Compliance with CAP regulations is required, and the manager may provide care for patients across various age groups, from neonates to geriatrics. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. A Bachelor of Science degree is strongly preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: Must hold a license as a Respiratory Therapist from the relevant state board and be registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT. BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as well as NRP certification, are required upon hire.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience as an RRT in an acute care setting is required, with 2 years of supervisory or management experience preferred. Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to make independent decisions are essential. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Our organization is a full-service, 150+ bed acute care hospital and emergency room located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. We are dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our community by providing compassionate care. Our team consists of world-class medical professionals and over 600 physicians, offering exceptional experiences and advanced medical treatments for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We are recognized for our pioneering efforts in cancer care, housing a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region's only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. Our facilities also include a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, a Women’s Center, a Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

Become a manager with an organization that values your career while contributing to the community. We are looking for exceptional candidates for our Respiratory Therapy Manager position. Help us create healthier tomorrows for our patients and communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.