Assistant Director, Respiratory Therapy
Company: VHC Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Qualifications Purpose & Scope:
The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director in
the operation and maintenance of the Department of Respiratory,
Pulmonary, Sleep, and EEG Services as well as serving as
Bronchoscopy Suite Coordinator. In conjunction with the Director,
the Assistant Director develops and coordinates safe respiratory
care practice. Also plans, develops and implements the departmental
annual budget, process improvement, employee education,
accreditation and development of long-range department goals and
objectives. In addition, this management position is responsible
for the supervision of the staff in Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary
Sleep Lab and EEG Lab. A strong clinical / technical background in
respiratory care, pulmonary physiology and diagnostic
instrumentation is necessary. Interpretive, interactive,
consultative and supervisory skills are inherent in this position.
The ability to retrieve, communicate and otherwise present
information in a written, oral or visual fashion is essential.
Speaking, writing and telephone skills as well as manual dexterity
are required for this position. Education: Associate degree in
respiratory care is required. Bachelor's degree in respiratory care
is preferred. Experience: Three years of experience in respiratory
therapy is required. Three years of supervisory experience is
preferred. Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Respiratory
Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions
required. Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC is required.
Other Qualifications • Job requires a high level of problem solving
due to the complexity of the situations encountered. • Work
assignments are generally received in the form of broad goals or
areas of responsibility and require considerable judgment regarding
the interpretation of policies, development of procedures, and
selection of appropriate courses of action.
Keywords: VHC Health, Annandale , Assistant Director, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare , Arlington, Virginia
