Director of Respiratory Therapy

Job Description Summary

🔥 Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Step into a transformative leadership role at MUSC Health—where you’ll guide respiratory care across multiple world-class facilities (Ashley River Tower, Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, and Institute of Psychiatry). And to make your move even more rewarding, we’re offering generous sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance — because we know great leadership deserves a strong start.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005229 CHS - Respiratory Administrative

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

🎯 What You’ll Do

As our Director of Respiratory Therapy, you’ll:
✅ Craft and lead strategic respiratory programs — covering Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function Testing, and Sleep Services
✅ Develop and mentor an expert team — ensuring exceptional care across inpatient and outpatient settings
✅ Drive clinical and operational excellence — standardize workflows, enhance quality and safety, and champion patient-centered care
✅ Steer financial and resource management — oversee budgets, forecasting, and ROI-driven growth initiatives
✅ Influence at the highest level — deliver strategic presentations, prepare business proposals, and collaborate directly with senior leadership

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🌱 Why You’ll Thrive Here
• Hefty sign-on bonuses to welcome you onboard
• Relocation assistance to help you get settled in historic Charleston, SC
• Robust pension plan — fully vested after 8 years, guaranteeing monthly retirement income for life
• Free dental and affordable medical insurance
• Top-ranked academic health system — collaborate with nationally recognized physicians, researchers, and leaders
• Forward-thinking culture — shape the future of care in a Magnet-recognized Level I Trauma Center
• Incredible team environment — where leadership truly makes a difference everyday

Additional Job Description

📜 Qualifications & Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Clinical, Healthcare, or related field (required); master’s preferred (or willing to obtain within 3 years)
• Active licensure and credentialing suitable for this leadership role (RRT or equivalent)
• Proven leadership experience in a complex hospital or healthcare setting
• Strong communication, analytical, and strategic skills
• Expertise in budgeting, resource allocation, accreditation, and staff development

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🌟 Make Your Mark

This is more than a director title — it’s a chance to build your legacy, inspire your teams, and shape respiratory care across Charleston’s leading medical network.

Ready to lead, grow, and transform?
We’re ready for you — and we’ll help you get here.

📍 Apply now and see why you’ll love where you lead!

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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