Director of Respiratory Therapy

This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Director of Respiratory Therapy for our HCA Florida Largo Hospital team where excellence creates excellence. Benefits HCA Florida Largo Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing 3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking a Director of Respiratory Therapy. You will be responsible for twenty-four hour operations, practice, and quality of care and services. You will also have knowledge of the occurrence reporting system and report trends in occurrences to staff quarterly. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Take the next step in your career. Responsibilities: You will ensure provision of quality services by maintaining appropriate resources, staffing levels, competency of staff, maintenance/ and performance of equipment, instrumentation calibration, physical space, and training and education of staff. You will ensure patient assessment and therapy is appropriate, accurate and patient specific. You will ensure documentation of care is timely, accurate, and complete. You will ensure department contributes to continuity of care through demonstrated use of interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. You will collaborate and share pertinent patient information with physicians, patients, and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient progress, treatment, and discharge planning. You will ensure staff is educated on established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patients care, which results in patient harm. What qualifications you will need: Bachelors Degree in a health related field Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); licensed by the Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy Current BLS certification Three-five years' experience as a registered Respiratory Therapist. Previous supervisory or management experience required Knowledge of State, Federal, and JCAHO regulations. Knowledge of respiratory medical equipment Organizational, Verbal/Follow verbal instructions, Interpersonal, Customer Relations, Mathematical, Analytical, Grammar/Spelling, Read/Comprehend written instructions, Proficient with Microsoft Office applications HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond with 455 beds and is part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgeries. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Florida Largo Hospital