Respiratory Therapy Program Director (RRT)

Direct the educational activities of the Respiratory Therapy Program develop and manage the approved curriculum and design the teaching schedule.

PMI offers a dynamic and diverse environment that fosters learning, innovation, and excellence. 

The Respiratory Therapy Program Director has the opportunity to mentor and guide students, create and manage the curriculum, collaborate with faculty and staff, and contribute to the profession's advancement. As a PMI Respiratory Therapy program leader, you will continue contributing to patients' and communities' health and well-being!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise the activities of the respiratory staff.  Prepare teaching assignments.

• Determine, establish, and implement respiratory therapy department goals.

• Teach and evaluate conduct according to school policies.  Prepare daily lesson plans according to the prescribed syllabus.  Administer tests to assess student progress and record results.

• Advise students on conduct according to school policies.   Plan department teaching schedules and supervise instruction directly. Maintain organized and up-to-date records.

• Provide counseling to students.  Recommend students for admissions, probation, and termination.

• Support the appropriate professional association through participation in seminars and conferences.

• Monitor departmental budget and expenditures.  Make appropriate corrections and changes to maintain a profitable program.

• Seek methodologies for student success in the respiratory therapy program.

• Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to the approved design.  Evaluate course content and review new text.

• Collaborate with the administration in designing and implementing the respiratory therapy program.

• Assist in interviewing and recruiting prospective faculty.

• Plan and conduct department staff meetings.  Plan and direct annual Advisory Board meeting.

• Maintain all CAHEEP and CoARC records and prepare annual reports.  Prepare CoARC self-study as needed.

• Order supplies and maintains equipment as needed. 

• Perform the duties of a Respiratory Therapy Instructor.
• The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree from an academic institute accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) State license.
• Four (4) years of experience as a registered respiratory therapist, of which at least two (2) years must include experience in clinical respiratory care.
• Two (2) years of instructor experience in an accredited respiratory therapy program as an appointed faculty member or a clinical preceptor.
• Must hold a current license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the respiratory therapy field.
• Verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.