Director Respiratory Therapy
Company: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
Description This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Director
Respiratory Therapy you want with your current employer? We have an
exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida North Florida
Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits HCA Florida North
Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only
coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of
colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Director Respiratory
Therapy where your passion for creating positive patient
interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the
well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want
your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Director is accountable for reassuring the provision of
effective, high quality patient care and encompasses multiple
responsibilities which include management of staff, budgetary, and
other resources; development of personnel; compliance with
regulatory and professional standards. Strategic planning; and
fostering of interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships within
the units of responsibility and the organization. Follows policies
and procedures of West Florida Hospital. Participates in the
Quality Improvement process and adheres to WFH standards of
behavior.
In this role, you will:
- Perform both basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for
patients of all ages.
- Communicate changes in the respiratory therapy treatment with
other healthcare team members.
- Perform respiratory protocols and clinical assessment of
patients based upon established policy and procedure.
- Provide effective education to patients, students, and
coworkers as appropriate.
- Assembles, checks, and troubleshoots respiratory therapy
equipment.
- Maintain clinical and professional competency based upon
established standards of practice.
- Assist in orientation of new employees.
- Responsible for developing and coordinating the department's
strategic plan.
- Maintain department budget.
- Oversee department process improvement.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Assist in providing education to all staff in the
facility.
- Provides leadership and promotes teamwork within
Cardiopulmonary Services.
- Ensures that professional staff is able to provide direct and
indirect patient care and clinical services to the patient
population.
- Works closely with Physicians, Nursing, and other clinical
services across the organization to achieve program goals.
- Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally,
and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs.
constantly.
- Perform repetitive tasks/motions. Push/pull up to 150 lbs.
occasionally. What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
- Bachelors DegreeNo Travel Required3 years experience Required
Years of Experience HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a
523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For
over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer
comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and
neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic
surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we
provide include women's health and wound therapy. We are fully
accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive
Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by
ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue
Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are
committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received
the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment. HCA
Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In
recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a
hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare
Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides
satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our
Director Respiratory Therapy opening. We promptly review all
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.
Keywords: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Pine Hills , Director Respiratory Therapy, Executive , Gainesville, Florida
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