Director of Respiratory Therapy

Director Of Respiratory Therapy

Birchwood Park Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to serve as our Director of Respiratory Therapy. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to lead a newly certified, 50-bed sub-acute, vent-dependent program and help shape the future of respiratory care in our community and facility.

As a vital member of our interdisciplinary Care Delivery team, you will oversee all aspects of respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen therapy, and medication nebulizers—while providing direct support to patients, families, and staff.

Benefits and perks include health insurance, dental and vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement through ECPI, employee recognition programs, and daily pay.

Responsibilities include providing leadership and oversight for all respiratory services in the sub-acute program, delivering direct care and treatment as prescribed by physicians, educating and training patients, families, caregivers, and staff on respiratory modalities and equipment use, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers to monitor patient progress and coordinate care, serving as a resource and mentor for staff, ensuring proper operation, monitoring, and maintenance of all respiratory equipment and gas systems, documenting care and utilizing electronic medical record systems effectively, and performing additional duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Required qualifications include being a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), licensed in Virginia, having 3-5 years of experience in sub-acute care, long-term acute care, or homecare setting, having BLS, ACLS certification preferred, and having strong leadership, teaching, and collaboration skills, proficiency with electronic medical records and related technology.

Preferred qualifications include having a Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a health-related field and prior leadership or supervisory experience.

Why join us? At Birchwood Park, our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care that ensures safe, timely, and successful transitions for our patients from hospital to a homelike setting. As Director of Respiratory Services, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients’ lives, mentor staff, and help expand an innovative program.