Director-Respiratory Therapy
- Location
- Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Find your calling at Mercy!
Position Details:
Position Summary: The Director of Respiratory Therapy provides leadership and overall direction for Respiratory Services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality respiratory care and life-support services for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. This role oversees department operations, staff development, quality and performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and respiratory therapy policies and protocols.
The Director serves as a clinical resource and educator for Respiratory Therapy staff and works collaboratively with physicians, the Medical Director, hospital leadership, and other departments to advance respiratory therapy practices and standards of care.
Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program. Licensure: Current Respiratory Care license in the applicable state of practice. Experience
• Minimum of three years of experience across cardiopulmonary services.
- Minimum of three years of experience across cardiopulmonary services.
- Minimum of one year of previous departmental management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and equipment.
- Knowledge of applicable accreditation, state health department, peer review, and quality assessment requirements.
- Ability to lead, educate, and develop respiratory therapy staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage clinical, operational, and quality priorities simultaneously.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
From MHM Support Services's careers page (Workday), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 14 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job