Pulmonary Care Manager, Respiratory, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

Baptist Health, one of the most respected healthcare systems in Northeast Florida, is hiring a full-time Cardiopulmonary Manager at Wolfson Children’s Hospital located in Jacksonville, FL. This leadership opportunity offers the chance to work with a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare facility that provides specialized pulmonary care to infants, children, and adolescents. The Cardiopulmonary Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations and strategic development of the Pulmonary Services Department at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. In this leadership role, you will manage clinical staff, coordinate quality patient care, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement innovative pulmonary care programs for our pediatric population. This position plays a vital role in maintaining operational excellence and acts as the primary liaison between the Pulmonary Care Department and other interdisciplinary teams within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the Cardiopulmonary and Pulmonary Services Department, including staff supervision, scheduling, and operational planning.

• Provide hands-on support and clinical guidance to respiratory therapists, pulmonary technicians, and other healthcare providers.

• Collaborate with the Medical Director and senior leadership on clinical protocol development and implementation.

• Manage department budget, resource allocation, equipment acquisition, and cost containment strategies.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in pediatric cardiopulmonary care.

• Monitor patient outcomes, staff performance, and quality of care metrics to continuously improve service delivery.

• Facilitate ongoing staff training, clinical education, and professional development.

• Enhance patient and family satisfaction by promoting compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• Current state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in pediatric or cardiopulmonary care

• Proven leadership experience in a clinical or healthcare management role

• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy, pulmonary diagnostics, and critical care protocols

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Why Join Wolfson Children’s Hospital?

• Work in one of the leading children’s hospitals in the Southeast

• Be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in pediatric respiratory and cardiopulmonary care

• Enjoy a supportive work culture within Baptist Health, ranked among the top healthcare employers in Florida

• Access to career development resources, continuing education, and leadership advancement opportunities

If you are an experienced Cardiopulmonary or Pulmonary Services Managerpediatric healthcareWolfson Children’s HospitalJacksonville, Florida seeking a rewarding career in, we encourage you to apply today or reach out to amanda.cervantes@bmcjax.com. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity located at in. Join our mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and innovative pulmonary care to every child and family we serve.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

• Over 5 years Management Experience

License and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, Stabilization Certification (PEARS) Required
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NP-S) Required
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Required

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.