Interim Senior Director of Respiratory Care Services
Interim Senior Director of Respiratory Care Services at AMN Healthcare — Portland, Oregon, US
- Company: AMN Healthcare
- Location: Portland, Oregon, US
- Employment type: OTHER
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Job Description & Requirements
Interim Senior Director of Respiratory Care Services
StartDate: ASAP
Pay Rate: $180000.00 - $190000.00
Interim Senior Director of Respiratory Care Services Needed in Portland, Oregon!
The Position
• An Interim Senior Director of Respiratory Care Services is needed to provide leadership and operational stability for a respiratory care department.
• Reporting to the Vice President of Professional and Support Services, this leader will oversee approximately 110 FTEs, including eight direct reports.
• Key responsibilities include stabilizing staff, strengthening accountability, mentoring management, building collaborative relationships, and navigating a union environment.
• The ideal candidate will have respiratory services leadership experience and significant management experience overseeing a large department. Must be highly organized, collaborative, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Respiratory license preferred.
• Significant respiratory care leadership experience required, including large department oversight and management experience.
The Community
• Portland offers easy access to outdoor recreation, with nearby forests, rivers, mountains, and the Oregon Coast.
• The city is known for its vibrant food scene, including food carts, coffee shops, farmers markets, and locally driven dining.
• Residents enjoy access to cultural attractions such as museums, gardens, live music venues, and independent bookstores.
• Portland features diverse neighborhoods with local shops, art districts, parks, and walkable amenities.
• The area provides convenient access to destinations such as the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and Willamette Valley wine country.
Compensation Details
• Compensation Range: $180,000 to $190,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.
Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith
• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of "Doing the Right Thing."
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:
Peter Benson
Senior Executive Recruiter
#BESRecruitment
Facility Location
Nestled at the junction of two great rivers, ringed by pristine forests and ancient volcanoes, Oregon's largest city is a great base for exploring the rugged Northwest while on assignment. Regularly voted as one of the "most livable cities" in the nation, Portland boasts a vital arts scene, beautiful parks, an abundance of microbreweries and a relaxed, unhurried way of life.
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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