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The University of Iowa
Director - Respiratory Care
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What they do
A Director of Rehabilitation directs rehabilitation services for a hospital, clinic or specialized rehabilitation facility. Supervises rehabilitation therapy staff and counselors and coordinates services for patients or clients. Manages scheduling, budgets, facility equipment and resources.
$111,279 / year median in Iowa
+17% projected growth
Job Description
To serve as Director, Clinical Functions, with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the administrative and operational activities of the Department of Respiratory Care within Medical Center University. This position provides respiratory care management oversight at the North Liberty Campus and serves as a liaison and resource for respiratory care operations at the Downtown Campus. In collaboration with departmental HR Representative(s) works to ensure a consistent approach to HR management. Hold unit leaders accountable for high performance and high engagement by articulating expectations, monitoring performance and providing feedback consistently across areas of responsibility. Approve resource allocations and staffing models. Create a supportive and engaging culture within the department and involve staff in action planning and implementation of plans regarding employee engagement and well being. Develop strategy for budget priorities for the department and work with senior leadership to address resource issues. Hold unit leaders accountable for managing to the budget. Work with internal and external leaders to address and resolve budget issues. Seek methods to enhance revenue. Manage across multiple clinical functions to develop and monitor quality and service indicators. Oversee patient satisfaction and quality indicators. Assure that clinical services, educational programs, and research activities are in compliance with all applicable internal and external requirements Work across multiple clinical functions and with medical directors and nurse leaders to implement best care practices and new models of care/service. Address implementation issues across clinical functions and with other departments. Work with CNE, department leaders and staff to develop departmental strategic plan and integrate it with other functions; guide managers in developing action plans for implementation; monitor progress to goal completion. Assure integration of goals across functions Develop pipeline programs to recruit new Respiratory Therapists to UI Health Care. Serve as liaison between staff, medical staff, and healthcare leadership. Engage and collaborate with healthcare team members across the enterprise to identify opportunities for improvement, program development and capital budgeting. Communicate with external agencies and constituencies to address issues and answer questions. Serve as liaison among multiple clinical functions, research, and education units to support collaboration in identifying opportunities for improvement and program development. Work with Talent Acquisition to help guide the recruitment and hiring process of the Department of Respiratory Care. Administer clinical education programs. Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy programs to facilitate clinical placement of students.