Job Description
Are you a passionate respiratory care leader who thrives on mentoring teams and improving outcomes for medically complex children and young adults?
Home of the Innocents is seeking a dedicated Manager of Respiratory Therapy to lead our Respiratory Therapy team within the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center. In this role, you'll provide leadership, clinical oversight, and operational support to ensure safe, compassionate, evidence-based care for residents with complex respiratory needs. If you're a collaborative leader who is committed to excellence and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
A Day in the Life
As the Manager of Respiratory Therapy, you'll oversee the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy department, providing leadership, staff development, and clinical guidance. You'll collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality respiratory care, regulatory compliance, and positive resident outcomes while supporting a culture of excellence, wellness, empowerment, and compassion.
Schedule: Full-time, exempt position with participation in an on-call rotation, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Flexibility is required to support a 24/7 healthcare environment, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
How This Position Contributes to Our Mission
• Lead Respiratory Therapy operations and clinical services
• Supervise, coach, and develop Respiratory Therapists and School Respiratory Therapists
• Ensure safe, high-quality respiratory care and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
• Support quality improvement, infection prevention, and resident safety initiatives
• Manage staffing, scheduling, payroll, and departmental resources
Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelors in Respiratory Care or Similar
• Current, unencumbered Kentucky Respiratory Therapist license and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Three years of direct care experience in acute care, rehabilitation, LTAC, or long-term care settings
• One year of leadership or supervisory experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification (provided if needed)
• Experience with EHR systems and regulatory compliance
• Ability to participate in on-call responsibilities as needed
What You'll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Mission-driven culture focused on wellness, compassion, and growth
Who We Are
Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville's longest-serving nonprofit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness.
We are a trauma-informed organization that prioritizes safety, healing, and meaningful relationships. Our team is committed to creating an environment grounded in Excellence, Wellness, Empowerment, and Compassion.
As we continue expanding our services and campus, including the growth of the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center, we're investing in the future of care for children, youth, and young adults across Kentucky.
Our Impact
• 3,976 children and families served in 2025
• 22-acre campus near downtown Louisville
• Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky
• Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in Louisville
• 10 programs supporting children and families through treatment, shelter, foster care, adoption, behavioral health, and pediatric skilled nursing services
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while leading a dedicated team of respiratory care professionals, apply today and help us create hope, health, and happiness for the children and families we serve.
