Job Description

Director of Respiratory Therapy & Ventilator Services
Lead Excellence in Specialized Respiratory Care
Wickliffe Country Place is seeking an experienced, clinically strong, and visionary Director of Respiratory Therapy & Ventilator Services to lead our specialized respiratory and ventilator program. This leadership role is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for residents with complex pulmonary conditions while driving clinical excellence, staff development, and program growth.
As Director, you will oversee all aspects of respiratory care services, with a strong focus on our Ventilator Unit, ensuring the highest standards of resident care, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and operational performance.
What You'll Do
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Respiratory Therapy Department and Ventilator Unit
• Develop and maintain clinical excellence in ventilator management and pulmonary care
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, rehabilitation teams, and administration
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations
• Monitor quality metrics, clinical outcomes, and infection prevention initiatives
• Lead recruitment, scheduling, training, and performance management of respiratory staff
• Implement best practices for ventilator care, tracheostomy management, and weaning programs
• Participate in admissions assessments for residents requiring respiratory services
• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for respiratory and nursing teams
• Support census growth by promoting the facility's specialized ventilator and respiratory capabilities
Qualifications
• Current Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License
• RRT credential preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of respiratory therapy experience
• Supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong experience with:
◦ Mechanical ventilation
◦ Ventilator weaning programs
◦ Tracheostomy care
◦ Pulmonary rehabilitation
◦ Long-term care, post-acute, or skilled nursing settings
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a leader who:
• Has a passion for serving medically complex residents
• Thrives in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment
• Understands the unique clinical and operational demands of a Ventilator Unit
• Is committed to mentoring staff and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes
• Can champion growth and innovation in respiratory services
Make an Impact
This is an opportunity to lead one of Wickliffe Country Place's most specialized clinical programs. If you are an experienced Respiratory Therapist ready to take the next step in your leadership career and play a vital role in advancing respiratory and ventilator care, we encourage you to apply today
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, national orientation, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.
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