The Staff Pad is
proud to partner with a respected healthcare organization in Russellville, AL,
seeking an experienced Director of Respiratory Therapy to lead its Respiratory
Therapy department
This hands-on
leadership opportunity combines clinical practice with department oversight,
offering the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, strengthen respiratory
services, and contribute to quality patient care at a rural acute care hospital.
Schedule: Full-Time
| Days
What You'll Do
Leadership and
Staff Accountability
- Provide department leadership
through staff meetings, check-ins, and communication across all shifts
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding,
staff training, competency validation, and performance management
- Develop staffing schedules and
coverage plans based on patient acuity, workload, and staff competencies
- Monitor vacancies, overtime, call
coverage, and staff fatigue, addressing staffing concerns promptly
- Promote staff retention,
professional development, and effective teamwork
Clinical Care and
Patient Safety
- Provide respiratory assessments,
treatments, oxygen therapy, airway support, and ventilatory care within
licensure and hospital protocols
- Coordinate respiratory services
across the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical unit, ICU, and other
assigned areas
- Assist with emergency response,
patient stabilization, and transfers
- Collaborate with physicians,
nursing leadership, and other departments to ensure appropriate protocols
and continuity of care
- Ensure timely treatments,
reassessments, patient education, and accurate documentation
- Escalate changes in patient
condition, treatment delays, equipment issues, and safety concerns
Department
Operations
- Maintain department equipment,
supplies, and emergency readiness
- Oversee equipment maintenance,
cleaning, inventory, and replacement needs
- Balance patient care duties with
essential leadership responsibilities
- Ensure staffing contingency plans
for absences and changing patient needs
Quality and
Regulatory Readiness
- Maintain department policies, staff
credentials, competency records, and regulatory compliance
- Lead quality improvement, chart
audits, infection prevention, and incident follow-up
- Ensure accurate respiratory
documentation and charge capture in TruBridge
- Partner with IT and Revenue Cycle
to resolve workflow issues and train staff
Financial
Stewardship and Reporting
- Develop and monitor operating and
capital budgets with the CFO and CEO
- Monitor labor, supply costs,
productivity, and budget variances
- Obtain required approvals for
overtime, incentive pay, agency staffing, and purchases
- Provide monthly reports to the CEO
on staffing, department performance, quality, equipment needs, and
priorities
- Escalate urgent departmental
concerns promptly
- Identify opportunities to improve
respiratory services and access to care
- Assume additional service oversight
only when assigned by the CEO
What We're Looking
For
Required
Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in
Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
- Active, unrestricted Alabama
respiratory therapy license
- 3+ years of acute care experience,
including emergency and critical care
- 1+ year of supervisory, charge, or
team leadership experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain
additional required certifications
- Proficiency in ventilator
management and clinical documentation
Preferred
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) credential
- Previous management experience
Working Conditions
and Physical Requirements
- Flexible schedule, including
after-hours availability as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, move
equipment, and assist with patient care
- Ability to respond to emergencies
- Exposure to clinical hazards,
requiring protective equipment
- Ability to perform essential duties
with or without reasonable accommodation
What You Can Expect
Exceptional patient
care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered, backed by
comprehensive compensation and benefits
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and
vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off and leave of absence
- Maternity and disability leave
- Flexible Spending Account
If you are an
experienced respiratory therapy professional with strong clinical and
leadership skills, this is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, strengthen
department operations, and make a meaningful impact on patient care. We
encourage you to apply!