Respiratory Therapist Service Director
Listed compensation
$115K
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare? We are now hiring a Respiratory Therapist Service Director to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional care to our residents!
Salary Range: $115,003.20 per annum
At our nursing facility, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care, and we’re looking for a Respiratory Therapist Service Director to help us maintain the well-being of our residents. Our team thrives on person-centered care, trust, communication, and collaboration, and we’re seeking someone who shares these values.
What Makes Us Special?
- UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
- Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
- Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
- Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.
Are You Ready to Contribute to a Team, Committed to Excellent Customer Service and Dedicated to Each Individual’s Unique Talent?
If Yes, Here’s How You Will Contribute to the Team:
As the Respiratory Therapist Service Director in our nursing facility, you will oversee the respiratory care department, ensuring that residents receive the highest level of care for their breathing disorders.
You will manage the respiratory therapy team, direct care protocols, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans. In addition, you will ensure regulatory compliance, manage the use of respiratory equipment, and lead quality improvement initiatives.
Must Have
- 2-4 years of experience providing direct Respiratory Therapy in a long-term care or nursing facility setting.
- Current Respiratory License in the state.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency or high-pressure situations.
- Current and valid CPR/BLS certification.
- Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and terminology related to respiratory care in long-term care.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team in a nursing facility.
- Experience in an acute care respiratory unit or skilled nursing environment.
- Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) or other electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the respiratory care department and manage the therapy team to ensure high-quality care for residents with breathing disorders. Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to implement individualized care plans and lead quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Requires 2-4 years of direct respiratory therapy experience in a long-term care or nursing facility setting. Must hold a current state Respiratory License and a valid CPR/BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist Service Director at Montebello Care Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,748 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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