Interim RT Manager

Interim Respiratory Therapy Manager - Northern California

We are seeking a skilled and mission-driven Interim Respiratory Therapy Manager to support a busy hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area during a key period of operational and clinical alignment. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned respiratory care leader who excels in fast-paced acute care environments and is passionate about elevating patient care through team development, protocol optimization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Respiratory Therapy department, ensuring high standards of care, staff performance, and patient outcomes.
• Assess current departmental operations and implement improvements in workflow, compliance, and care delivery.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and other allied health professionals to strengthen interdisciplinary communication and clinical integration.
• Coach and mentor respiratory therapists while promoting professional development, accountability, and team engagement.
• Support hospital-wide quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives related to respiratory services.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and ensure readiness for surveys and inspections.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven track record as an RT Manager within an acute care setting with experience driving change and cultural alignment
• Demonstrated success in union environments
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; capable of quickly building credibility across clinical and administrative teams
• Availability to begin within 2-4 weeks from date of offer, and to be on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area for the duration of the engagement.

Why On Deck?

At On Deck Healthcare, our mission is to connect the best healthcare leaders with exceptional health systems through compassion and honesty. We are guided by our commitment to excellence and strive to create impactful placements that support the communities and those who serve within them. Our interim leaders are W2 of On Deck with healthcare reimbursement, receive the full travel package (provided by our team), and participate in our team recognition/charitable donation programs. Our roles start at 13 weeks with potential to extend.