Director Cardiopulmonary

  • Texas Health Resources
  • Fort Worth, Texas
  • Full Time
Director Cardiopulmonary

Now

Director Cardiopulmonary

Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We're looking for qualified candidates like you to join our Texas Health family.

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth

Core work hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00a-5:00p;

Job posting version

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's health, cardiac care, and more.

Job Description:

Plan, organize and delegate activities as required for the safe, efficient and effective operation of the department including active participation with other hospital and leadership staff to accomplish this objective. Develop and oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, and standards that direct department operations. As required for service, verify that standards are consistent with regulatory and accreditation standards and requirements. Actively incorporate measures to obtain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and requirements. Identify and utilize processes and resources that support optimal delivery of data and information to leadership team and staff

Establish priorities for department growth and enhancement based on customer need, research findings, and industry trends. Effectively market the service to key stakeholders. Collaborate with those providing direct patient care and members of other disciplines at all levels in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program and services.

Stewardship of the department resources by fostering a continuous improvement mindset. Drive high quality patient care in a cost efficient manner. In collaboration with the department management and staff, determine the appropriate number and level of staff, balancing competency, patient needs, patient outcomes, patient safety outcomes and productivity guidelines. Monthly review of the Departmental Responsibility Reports (DRRs) to determine adherence to operational performance targets. Regularly communicate with staff and customer groups as appropriate regarding hospital/departmental goals, results and future direction. Advocate for appropriate fiscal and Human Resources to accomplish work / goals for the Department and the Organization.

Collaborate with all customer groups (patients, department/hospital staff, physicians and other customer groups), to meet and exceed needs / expectations. Create and maintain a collaborative work environment (patients, physicians and key stakeholders). Actively engage in customer groups on a regular basis to promote effective customer relationships and communication with prompt resolution of issues and concerns. Evaluates customer satisfaction on a regular basis to determine gaps between actual results and expectations.

Use benchmark data from internal and external sources to identify opportunities for improvement of care and patient safety. Identify key performance indicators that need to be monitored and evaluated. Develop, monitor and evaluate systems that improve organizational performance. Include department staff d KPI goal setting, strategy development and outcomes analysis

Oversee the effectiveness of the department recruitment and retention program, taking action as necessary to provide an adequate level of qualified staff. Promote professional growth, development and accountability in staff, students and colleagues. Track and evaluate staff performance and individual development, holding staff accountable for achieving service expectations. Coach and mentor subordinate staff in order to improve their performance and expand responsibilities Develop and support d decision-making through the Unit Based Council model in order to develop inter/intradepartmental teamwork and team goal accomplishments Identify leadership talent and actively develops leadership skills Support diversity objectives of the organization in recruiting and promotion into leadership roles.

Network with peers in State/Regional/Nation to ideas and conduct mutual problem solving. Promote understanding and effective use of organization management theories and research. Establish collegial relationships with physicians, unit personnel and administration

Integrate team -building strategies and principles of group process in iteration with staff. Promote the professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude and behaviors. Engage in self-performance appraisal on regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional/practice development. Support and promote community health activities among staff and colleagues.

Education

Associate's Degree graduate of an approved AMA respiratory care program Required

And

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience

5 Years experience in hospital management Required

and

5 Years direct patient care experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner Upon Hire Required

And

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required

Or

CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire Required

Skills

Proactive problem solving; good interpersonal skills; good verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills; strong financial management skills including analysis and budgeting; knowledge of industry standards and regulatory standards for area of responsibility; ability to work as a member of a team, to lead, learn and be creative

Demonstrates good judgement in selecting and managing resources for obtaining solutions.

Networks with senior internal and external personnel across areas of expertise.

Mentors team and coordinates instruction on day to day work and new assignments.

Why Texas Health?

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

#LI-TA1

Now

Location: Fort Worth, TX US

Job ID: 25004815

Area of Interest: Allied Health Management

Job Type: Full-time

Facility: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave TX 76104
Job ID: 476363006
Originally Posted on: 5/9/2025

Want to find more Therapy opportunities?

Check out the 162,570 verified Therapy jobs on iHireTherapy