Respiratory Therapy Director

TriStar Skyline Medical Center

Lebanon, TN
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible.IntroductionWant to join a team of daring leaders who care without reservations or limits? Our TriStar Skyline Medical Center team is looking for a Respiratory Therapy Director. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.BenefitsTriStar Skyline Medical Center 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.HCA Healthcare is committed to research and clinical protocols. Do you want to impact standards of care and save lives across the country? Apply today to our Respiratory Therapy Director and be a part of the innovation of ideas.Job Summary and QualificationsThe Director of Respiratory Therapy Services is responsible for a variety of duties related to the management and operations of the assigned department(s), including but not limited to provision of quality patient care, regulatory compliance, employee performance improvement, and quality improvement. The Director is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and hospital activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to hospital.What you will do in this role:

Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Promote customer service initiatives along with Skyline Medical Center Service Values.
Demonstrate ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
Promote compliance with Nursing Patient Safety Goals.
Assume responsibility for clinical management and financial integrity of unit/department.
Assumes responsibility for employee, physician, and patient satisfaction.
Maintain responsibility for quality of care delivered within department.
Provide leadership, coachin, and counseling to department employees.
Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to improve patient care delivery.
Identify and refer issues to administrative line officer as appropriate.
Demonstrate ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
Function as clinical resource for staff.
Function as liaison to patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Assist with development/revision of respiratory policies and procedures.
Complete departmental competencies.
Responsible for departmental schedule.
Coordinate internal/external staff education.
Complete evaluation and monitor certifications.
Organize employee orientation.

What qualifications you will need:

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT-State), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT), or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP-State) required.
Prior related patient care experience required.
Prior clinical leadership experience strongly preferred.
Current BLS and PALS required.

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are a state-designated Level I Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care."Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-FounderUnlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to its patients, colleagues and communities. Help guide our team as a Respiratory Therapy Director and help us improve more lives in more ways.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.

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