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Overview

IU Health is deepening its commitment to northeast Indiana through the construction of a new full-service hospital in Fort Wayne. Designed to expand access to high-quality, patient-centered care, the hospital will bring a broad range of services, including emergency, surgical, and specialty care, closer to home for individuals and families in the region. By investing in Fort Wayne's future, we're building more than a hospital -- we're creating space for healing, innovation, and connection. Through trusted partnerships, integrated care, and a growing team of skilled providers, IU Health Fort Wayne will advance our mission of making Indiana a healthier state for all. This new 140 bed hospital will employ 600+ team members and 60 providers delivering exceptional patient care across specialties.

This will be a fully onsite role Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM with availability to round on evenings and weekends once the hospital is fully operational. Ideal candidates will have experience expanding, building, or growing a care program. This role will have the opportunity to influence how respiratory care is run at our Fort Wayne location. The selected candidate will have a target start date of March 2026.

Assist in the planning, directing and overall operation of quality Respiratory Care Services and to maintain responsibility and accountability. Through direct clinical leadership, ongoing outcome analysis and program development, is responsible for quality patient outcomes, high customer satisfaction, and efficient, productive use of personnel, material and financial resources. Serves as a liaison between various departments and leadership and collaborates to ensure quality process and policies are in place. Responsible for system-wide respiratory service integration and interdisciplinary collaboration within the Indiana University Health System.

As part of an award-winning hospital system, our part-time and full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, Competitive pay, Development opportunities, Tuition reimbursement, Matching 401k, Paid medical leave, and health, dental and vision insurance.

* Requires Associates degree in Respiratory Care. Bachelor's degree preferred.
* Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited Respiratory Care Program.
* Requires licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Indiana.
* Requires current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
* Requires Healthcare BLS certification
* Requires 5 - 7 years clinical experience

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