Respiratory Therapy Director Job Description
The following is a full job description for Respiratory Therapy Director. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Respiratory Therapy Director along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Respiratory Therapy Director is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Physical Therapy Director, Recreational Therapy Director, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Manager, Audiology and Speech Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Manager, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapy Manager
Requirements and Responsibilities For Respiratory Therapy Director
Directs the programs and staff of the respiratory therapy department. Oversees the provision of diagnostic, treatment, and educational services for patients with respiratory disorders. Develops and implements respiratory care services in accordance with the policies of the hospital and the directives of the medical staff. Monitors patient progress and treatment plans. Manages departmental budgets and reports, and maintains department records and statistics. Requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.
 
Also referred to as: Respiratory Care Services Director
Similar Jobs:  Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, Physical Therapy Director, Recreational Therapy Director, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Manager, Audiology and Speech Therapy Director, Physical Therapy Manager, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapy Manager
Level of Education:  Respiratory Therapy Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Respiratory Therapy Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Respiratory Therapy Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%5%10%15%20%25%30%
HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & Nonprofit0%20%40%60%80%100%120%
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