Director, Respiratory Therapy

About the Role

The Director, Respiratory Therapy provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic services across the Institute. The Director is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and patient-centered respiratory care delivery that supports the complex cardiopulmonary needs of oncology patients across ambulatory care environments. This role oversees clinical respiratory therapy practice standards, pulmonary diagnostic testing, respiratory care workflows, and staffing resources to support high-quality patient care. What You'll Do

• Develops and executes a comprehensive strategy for respiratory and pulmonary services aligned with Institute priorities, including growth in ambulatory care, diagnostic services, and interdisciplinary oncology care programs. Establishes departmental goals, service standards, and performance metrics in collaboration with medical leadership and institutional partners. Leads the development and evaluation of respiratory care programs and service models to meet evolving patient care needs. Represents respiratory services in institutional committees, professional organizations, and collaborative clinical initiatives.

• Clinical Practice Oversight: Establishes and maintains evidence-based respiratory care practice standards and clinical protocols across care settings. Oversees delivery of respiratory therapy services including airway management support, oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and cardiopulmonary monitoring. Ensures consistent, high-quality performance of pulmonary diagnostic testing including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion studies, respiratory muscle testing, bronchodilator testing, and exercise oximetry. Serves as a clinical resource and consultant on respiratory and pulmonary care matters for interdisciplinary clinical teams.

• Operational Management and Service Delivery: Leads daily operations of respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic services, including staffing models, workflow design, and service coverage across care locations. Oversees respiratory therapist scheduling, resource allocation, and operational readiness to support clinical demand and emergency response capabilities. Ensures readiness and compliance of respiratory care equipment and pulmonary testing systems, including maintenance, calibration, and quality control processes. Coordinates respiratory services across inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and affiliated care locations.

• Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance: Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards governing respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic services. Leads departmental participation in institutional quality and patient safety initiatives. Develops and monitors performance indicators related to respiratory care quality, patient safety, and operational efficiency. What We're Looking For

• Significant leadership experience in respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic services.

• Ability to partner with physician leaders, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to align pulmonary services with organizational priorities.

• Strategic planning, program development, and change management capabilities.

• Knowledge of regulatory standards, quality improvement methodologies, and fiscal stewardship.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and operational leadership skills. Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $131,500 – $155,200 per year (USD).