Manager, Respiratory Therapy

Manager, Respiratory Therapy
Location: San Francisco, CA
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday with leadership coverage as needed
Pay/Compensation: $191,000 – $222,000 per year

About the Role
A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking a Manager of Respiratory Therapy for its acute care medical center. This leader oversees respiratory care services across critical care, emergency, and inpatient units. The role offers competitive pay, a skilled clinical team, and a meaningful voice in hospital operations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced respiratory therapy leader who has managed staff in a busy acute care hospital, including critical care and emergency services. You set clear expectations, support your team through demanding shifts, and partner effectively with physicians and nursing leaders. You bring strong knowledge of ventilator management, sound financial judgment, and a steady focus on patient outcomes and quality. You are ready to lead a skilled department in a high-acuity urban medical center. You also bring a strong commitment to staff development, competency validation, and building a positive department culture.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead respiratory therapy operations across critical care, emergency, and inpatient units
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and productivity for respiratory therapists
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state standards
• Oversee ventilator management protocols and equipment maintenance
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff and validate clinical competencies
• Manage the department budget, supplies, and capital equipment needs
• Partner with physicians and nursing on quality and patient outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• RRT credential from the NBRC
• Solid acute care respiratory therapy experience
• Prior supervisory or management experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or health administration
• Critical care or neonatal respiratory specialty credential
• Experience with union-represented staff
• Experience within a large integrated health system
• Quality improvement project leadership

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $191,000 – $222,000 per year
• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Full-time, permanent leadership position
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits through the employer
• Leadership role with hospital-wide impact
• Stable organization with strong clinical resources

Screening Questions

1. Do you hold an active California RCP license and the RRT credential?
2. How many years have you supervised or managed respiratory therapy staff?
3. Describe a quality or protocol improvement you led in your department.