Respiratory Therapy Manager

As the Respiratory Therapy Manager, you’ll lead the creation, compliance, and annual review of respiratory care policies, practices, and processes.

What You'll Do

• Supervise the team through effective hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. Ensure development of staff to achieve high results. Promote engagement and satisfaction to drive retention.
• Partner with leadership team regarding admissions, care, and discharges.
• Ensure clinical care is implemented according to evidence-based best practices as defined by ChildServe policy and practice manuals, including but not limited to infection control and safety.
• Implement and monitor service-specific quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• Ensure adequate staffing in alignment with care expectations.
• Develop service-specific operating goals and lead implementation of initiatives.
• Assist with development of program budget and ensure appropriate spending.

What You'll Need

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Iowa Respiratory Therapy License.
• Five years of respiratory therapy experience in in pediatrics, rehabilitation and/or with children with complex medical conditions. PICU and NICU experience required.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Why ChildServe?

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,600 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.