Sr Director of Respiratory Pulmonary Diagnostics Services

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, the Senior Director of Respiratory Therapy provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Respiratory Care, Sleep Diagnostics, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation services across adult, women's, and children's, and outpatient care settings.. This role is accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care that meets regulatory requirements and aligns with institutional goals and evidence-based practices. The Director fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, drives departmental initiatives, and serves as a primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the role is responsible for fiscal stewardship, workforce development, and continuous improvement efforts that reflect the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.
What you will do
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for respiratory therapy and related programs.
• Manage daily operations across Respiratory Care, Sleep Diagnostics, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Outpatient clinics, including services supporting Women’s and Children’s programs.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Promote evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor patient outcomes and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate care.
• Facilitate communication across departments to support integrated service delivery.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory bodies, vendors, and community partners.
• Represent the department in hospital committees and leadership forums.
• Develop and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead cost-containment and efficiency initiatives.
• Lead performance improvement projects and data-driven decision-making.
• Implement innovations in care delivery and technology adoption.

Education Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree Respiratory Care
• Bachelor’s Degree Related Field

Licenses and Certifications
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Experience Qualifications
• Five (5) years’ experience, which must include two (3) years of leadership experience