This Key Leadership position is responsible for the overall direction and management of Respiratory Care Services for the health system. Collaborate with the Medical Director(s) and Service Line Director, Thoracic and Pulmonology Services to facilitate a visionary leadership approach to coordinate all clinical activities. Provide cost effective, high quality services through technologically advanced ABG laboratory services, Pulmonary Function Testing labs, and inpatient/outpatient therapy across the health system. This position also oversees and directs Respiratory Care Services contracted by the Westmoreland Manor.
Accountable for the planning, organization, compliance and utilization of resources and services with focus on expenses, revenues, capital assets, information technology, and human resources to ensure that the long- and short-term objectives add value to the organization. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all policies/programs which support the mission, vision and values of Excela Health.
Essential Job Functions
Establish and maintain a safe working environment by assuring staff complies with safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines. Assure proper use of safety equipment and devices and hold individuals accountable if non-compliant. Assure completion of staff competencies including mandatory education and programs relative to job specific criteria. Promptly investigate and resolve Significant Occurrence Reports and incident reports as necessary. Align strategic compass with department goals, write compelling SMART goals in support of the organization's mission, vision, and values, and help employees understand importance of aligning goals with Excela Health. Equitably and consistently apply and practice policies and procedures for all staff. Practice and encourage staff readiness in compliance with agency regulations and guidelines. Improve HCAP scores according to fiscal year targets and demonstrate year after year improvement in service to internal and external customers. Respond to client service recovery issues within required time frame and to the satisfaction of the customer. Lead department meetings, assuring off shifts and satellite offices receive timely and accurate information. Maintain a daily meeting board for purpose of displaying problem solving activity. Build and strengthen relations through two-way communication and diffuse sources of conflict. Provide opportunities for staff to actively provide input into decision making process. Encourage commitment of quality work throughout areas of responsibility. Understand and effectively deploy the LEAN tools to streamline work processes, eliminating waste and redundancy while improving productivity. Act on most urgent tasks and prioritize and delegate workable systems. Use critical thinking skills to proactively resolve key issues that are possible troubles to productivity and engagement. Lead process improvement initiatives for department and participate in LEAN projects outside of department. Clearly articulate expectations of individuals and provide the materials and equipment to be successful. Responsible for compliance, staffing, recognition, talent management, training and development within department. Utilize employee engagement survey results in carrying out impact plans. Establish performance measures to equitably evaluate staff using objective and job-based criteria. Provide regular feedback, praise, and recognition by rewarding accomplishments and results appropriately. Hold staff accountable for consistently modeling the behavioral standards. Identify, evaluate, and select internal and external talent, assuring an acceptable fit with the Excela Health desired culture. Provide opportunities for the education, training, and development of staff to help reach their highest potential. Create actionable development plans and encourage learning from setbacks for future development. Actively support and participate in succession planning initiatives by identifying high potentials and prepare them for possible future leadership opportunities within Excela Health. Take responsibility for own professional growth and development by attending required EHA leadership programs and network with colleagues to seek out best practices. Complete required appraisals in a timely manner adhering to performance management guidelines. Manage inventory, waste, occupancy, expenses, revenue, and budgeting. Consider financial impact of decisions, use financial concepts for decision making, and monitor financial performance. Develop and manage department budget at or below budget expectations and consistent with adjusted volume variations. Identify and implement revenue enhancement opportunities. Seek opportunities to reduce operating costs while balancing quality resources. Submit timely variance reports that display knowledge of expenses and demonstrates continual plans to reduce variances. Stretch capital resources by extending life of existing assets. Coordinate the selection of vendors through established internal procurement procedures in an effort to drive down supplier costs while maintaining quality standards.
Specialty Job Functions
Fiscal Management: Direct the utilization of material and personnel resources in an effective and efficient manner Oversees the development and monitoring of annual department operating, personnel and capital budget Identifies, develops and implements opportunities and new services and procedures that optimize services and create revenue opportunities Manages finances to balance quality and costs Manages vendor contracts and negotiations to ensure cost effective utilization of service and equipment Compiles and maintains statistical reports to evaluate detailed facility and departmental performance related to revenue, expenditures and resource management Build cooperative relationships that promote collaboration. Operations Development and Management: Work to make efficient use of all resources across the health system Collaborates with management team, Pulmonary Medical Directors and VP of Patient Care Services to establish effective staffing patterns Coordinates the establishment of operational enhancements to maximize staff skills and abilities Lead management team in the development of strategic planning to assure appropriate staffing levels and staff satisfaction in scheduling Analyzes operational processes and services to determine efficiency. Directs the development of process improvements to achieve goals Provides leadership and support to key Hospital-based committees Delegates authority to operational management team and ensures alignment of objectives across the health system and within the RT departments Performance Management: Initiates the development and oversees the administration of performance management programs Administers policies and procedures consistently and fairly across health system Supports continuous quality improvement by participation in health systems performance improvement plans Rewards positive performance an celebrates accomplishments Enforces consistency in the application of corrective action and performance improvement Develops opportunities for the advancement of staff through skill development and advanced skills training Establishes and monitors performance indicators for all critical operations. Takes effective action to improve performance Compliance: Responsible to direct the administration and management of department operations to assure compliance with regulatory agencies (ex: CLIA, HIPPA, CAP, JCAHO, DOH) Manages the department charge master to ensure coding an compliance and appropriate maximization of reimbursement for services provided Directs and coordinates the operational protocols and practices to assure billing compliance Orchestrates the resolution of any non-compliance such as inspection deficiencies to assure corrective action Directs the implementation of processes to assure inspection readiness Serves as a resource. Assists in the continuing education of staff in compliance issues to assure competency Oversee the timely resolution of billing errors Professional Liaison: Represents the Respiratory Care Department and Health System in the interaction with vendors, clients and Healthcare providers Markets the organization's Respiratory Care Services Department Negotiates competitive contracts Serves as a role model to the department and hospital by demonstrating a commitment to high ethical standards and the integration of customer services in all settings Serves as a consultant within the health System regarding areas related to Respiratory Care Services by active representation on committee Facilitates coordination and integration of interdepartmental services Develops and maintains productive relationships, strategic linkages and alliances both internal and external Facilitates communication between VP of Patient Care Services and Pulmonary Medical Director Department Development: Directs the planning, development and management of departmental vision, goals and objectives Collaborates with Pulmonary Medical Director to develop long term strategy for provision of service and design of a comprehensive model for delivery of services Builds collaboration of staff to work toward common goals Provides analysis and evaluation of effectiveness of service integration Remains current in technology, managing capital acquisitions, investments and maintenance of equipment Evaluates instrumentation and equipment for cost effectiveness, both in supplies and labor: under the direction of Senior leadership who makes decisions for acquisition Works to enhance the organizations outreach activities and referral networks to ensure effective partnerships are formed Other Maintains OSHA recordable at below the Excela Health yearly threshold for the respiratory department. Continuous Improvement Board updated displaying quality improvement in the department. Active Participates in Highmark Quality and Quality Initiatives to promote Perfect Patient Card. Turnover goal set by the system. Maintains supply cost at budget or better than budget. Provides mentoring support for Supervisor/Senior Therapist/RRT/CRT as requested Operates standard office equipment. Facilities inspections by licensing agencies. Participates in courses, seminars, workshops and meetings to maintain professional growth. Maintains professional network and organization memberships in professional organizations. Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three (3) to five (5) years of respiratory care experience and ability to demonstrate knowledge in Respiratory Care & equipment, department operations and regulatory agency compliance. Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Two (2) to Four (4) years supervisory/management experience in Respiratory Care. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Thorough knowledge of hospital business policies and practices. Familiarity with information systems capabilities, interactions and procedures. Knowledge of basic Office Equipment such as copier, fax machine, etc. Proficiency in the use of Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and various software programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook.Preferred Qualifications
Masters in health or business-related field
License, Certification & Clearances
Current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program. Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.LEAN
Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.AAP/EEO
Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
X
Heights
X
Confined Spaces
X
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X
Mechanical Hazards
X
Use of Vibrating Tools
X
Operates Vehicle (company)
x
Operates Heavy Equipment
X
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X
Rotates All Shifts
X
8 Hours Shifts
X
X
10-12 Hours Shifts
X
X
On-Call
X
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
X
Travel Between Sites
X
X
Direct Patient Care
X
Respirator Protective Equipment
X
Eye Protection
X
Head Protection (hard hat)
X
Hearing Protection
X
Hand Protection
X
Feet, Toe Protection
X
Body Protection
X
Latex Exposure
X
X
Solvent Exposure
X
Paint (direct use) Exposure
X
Dust (sanding) Exposure
X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
X
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
X
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X
Mist Exposure
X
Wax Stripper (direct use)
X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Laser Exposure
X
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
X
X
Sitting
X
X
Walking
X
X
Climbing Stairs
X
X
Climbing Ladders
X
Standing
X
X
Kneeling
X
Squatting (Crouching)
X
X
Twisting/Turning
X
Keyboard/Computer Operation
X
X
Gross Grasp
X
X
Fine Finger Manipulation
X
X
Hand/Arm Coordination
X
X
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X
<10#
Carry
X
<5#
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
X
Seeing Near w/Acuity
X
X
Feeling (Sensation)
X
Color Vision
X
X
Hearing Clearly
X
X
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
X
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
X
X
Reaching Forward
X
X
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
X
<10#
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
###
X
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
###
X
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
###
X
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required