Director, Respiratory Care & Central Cardiac Monitoring - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital - Wesley Chapel, Florida

Director, Respiratory Care & Central Cardiac Monitoring
Location: Wiregrass Ranch Hospital – Wesley Chapel, FL

Opening Early 2026 | Start Date: October 2025

About the Role
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Director of Respiratory Care & Central Cardiac Monitoring at our brand-new Wiregrass Ranch Hospital. This role is an opportunity to help shape services from the ground up while delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and safe respiratory care to our patients.

The Director will partner closely with the Medical Director to develop and approve policies and procedures, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and guide a growing team in delivering exceptional patient care. You will oversee both inpatient and outpatient procedures, as well as Respiratory Therapy and Central Cardiac Monitoring services.

Essential Functions

• Lead and grow a team of 13+ FTEs (with anticipated expansion)

• Oversee day-to-day operations for Respiratory Therapy and Central Cardiac Monitoring

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with JCAHO, state, and federal regulations

• Manage budgets, staffing, and resources for optimal patient care

• Serve as a liaison between medical staff, administration, and other departments

• Support both inpatient and outpatient clinical operations, including critical care transports and diagnostic testing

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Business Administration, Health Science Administration, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 5 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including at least 1 year of leadership experience in an acute care respiratory unit

• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient procedures preferred

• Strong leadership competencies and ability to manage cross-functional clinical teams

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of Florida

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification