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Respiratory Therapy Manager jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, long-term acute care, and pediatric facilities, at every level from staff supervisor to director, with specializations in mechanical ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and neonatal respiratory care. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Department: Respiratory Therapy
- Schedule: Full-time, Days
- Facility: Prime Healthcare Olympia Fields Hospital
- Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Five (5) years of acute respiratory care experience as respiratory care practitioner required.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience preferred.
- Associate of Science from an accredited institution by the Department of Education required, effective 07/01/2015 for all new hires.
- Bachelor’s of Science in Respiratory Therapy preferred
- Registered Respiratory Therapist from the NBRC
- Current ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Effective July 2026, NRP certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate upon of hire and maintain current.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
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Who's Hiring
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions23
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services46
- Education8
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in respiratory therapy manager jobs.
- Active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required
- Three to five years of supervisory or lead therapist experience
- Bachelor's degree in respiratory care, health administration, or a related field
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilation protocols and weaning guidelines
- Experience managing staffing schedules, budgets, and departmental compliance
- Strong knowledge of Joint Commission standards and respiratory care regulations
Tips for Your Respiratory Therapy Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to leadership metrics
Hiring managers want to see outcomes you owned, not just duties you performed. Quantify department throughput, protocol improvements you implemented, and any reductions in ventilator-associated events or length of stay you can attribute to your team.
Highlight your RRT and management credentials
Many postings screen for both Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials and a clinical management certification. List your RRT, CPFT, and any AARC leadership credentials in a dedicated section so applicant tracking systems flag your application correctly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists respiratory therapy manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by facility type
Filter for the care setting you know best, whether that's a Level I trauma center, a community hospital, or a skilled nursing facility. Your clinical background in a specific environment is a real differentiator, so don't dilute it by applying too broadly.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Expect scenario questions about managing short-staffed overnight shifts, handling a ventilator-dependent patient surge, or coaching an underperforming therapist. Prepare two or three specific examples from your clinical leadership history before your first interview.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Before accepting an offer, clarify FTE authority, budget ownership, and whether the role reports to nursing or a separate respiratory services director. These structural details affect your day-to-day authority more than title or base compensation.
Respiratory Therapy Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most respiratory therapy managers?
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, Mercy Health, and Vibra Travels are hiring the most respiratory therapy managers right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Ohio, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with large respiratory therapy departments and long-term acute care facilities tend to post the most consistent volume.
How many respiratory therapy manager jobs are remote?
About 10% of respiratory therapy manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most roles. The positions most likely to allow remote work involve utilization review, respiratory care program consulting, or telehealth respiratory support coordination rather than direct department management.
How do you become a respiratory therapy manager?
Start by earning your Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and gaining several years of bedside clinical experience. Move into a lead or charge therapist role to build supervisory exposure. Pursue a bachelor's degree in respiratory care or health administration if you don't already have one, and seek out department projects, committee work, or staff education responsibilities that demonstrate leadership readiness to hiring managers.
Can you get hired as a respiratory therapy manager with limited management experience?
Yes, especially if you've held a lead therapist, charge therapist, or clinical educator role that included scheduling, mentoring, or protocol development. Hospitals with internal promotion cultures often hire strong clinical performers into manager roles and provide structured leadership development. Framing your clinical expertise as a foundation for credible team leadership can offset a shorter formal management history.
What does the respiratory therapy manager interview process look like?
Most processes involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the respiratory services director, nursing leadership, and sometimes a physician champion. Expect competency-based questions on team management, budget oversight, and clinical incident response. Some facilities include a site tour or a presentation on how you'd approach a specific departmental challenge before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to respiratory therapy manager jobs?
You can find and apply to respiratory therapy manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your clinical background, facility preference, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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