Leadership in Respiratory Care Part 1 (SP)

Interdisciplinary Studies
Rutgers – School of Health Professions (SHP)

Albert J. Heuer, PhD, MBA, RRT-ACCS RPFT, FAARC, joined Rutgers University in 1996, where he currently holds the rank of Professor. He is an adjunct faculty within the Respiratory Care Programs at Rowan University (NJ), Rush University (Chicago, Illinois) and County College of Morris (NJ).

Dr. Heuer designs and teaches courses related to health care administration and respiratory care. Dr. Heuer co-authors one textbook, co-edits two others, including the world renowned Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care. Furthermore, Dr. Heuer has published numerous articles and book chapters, and has conducted many invited presentations relating to health care administration, clinical simulations and respiratory therapy.

Dr. Heuer is a Fellow in the American Association for Respiratory Care (FAARC) and is past recipient of the Rutgers Master Educator Guild and the Rutgers Excellence in Teaching Awards. Dr. Heuer has also in the past held the positions of Treasurer, Vice President and Director-at-Large for the New Jersey Society for Respiratory Care.

• Kauffman Consulting, LLC (2015–Present)
• Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (2012–2015)
• Select Medical (2011–2012) – CEO, Select Specialty Hospital, York, PA
• Lancaster General Health (2003–2010)
  • Director, Strategic Implementation (2007–2010)
  • Administrative Director, HBO & Wound Care Center, Renal Services (2003–2007)
• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) (2002–2003) – Chief Operating Officer
• Orthopaedic Surgeons of Central Pennsylvania (2001–2002)
• KDV Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Ltd. (2000–2001)
• York Health System/South Central Community Health (1992–2000)
  • Director, Operations Support (1997–2000)
  • Administrative Director, Medical Service Line (1996–1997)
  • Director, Pulmonary Services (1992–1996)
• St. Joseph Hospital (1980–1992)
  • Director, Therapeutics-Rehabilitation Medicine Service Line (1988–1992)
  • Administrative Director, Respiratory Care Services (1980–1988)
• York Hospital (1977–1980)
  • Critical Respiratory Care Coordinator (1979–1980)
  • Director of Clinical Education (1977–1979)
• Lebanon Valley Hospital (1976–1977) – Director, Cardiology/Respiratory Therapy/EEG Departments

Education

• Pennsylvania State University: Master of Public Administration, Healthcare Administration Track (1987)
• York College-St. Joseph Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy: Diploma in Respiratory Therapy (1976)
• Franklin and Marshall College: Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Healing Arts (1974)

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
• Regents Award for Exceptional Leadership (2022)
• President, ACHE of the Triad (2015)
• Fellow, American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
• Member: American Lung Association, North Carolina Society for Respiratory Care, Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care, and more
• Adjunct Faculty: Harrisburg Area Community College
• Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity, Forsyth County

Publications

• “Seeking Out the Hidden Leaders in Your Department” (AARC Newsroom, 2022)
• “Mastering Change in the RT Workplace” (AARC Newsroom, 2020)
• “Determining the Value-Efficiency of Respiratory Care” (Respiratory Care, 2021)
• Co-author: Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition (2020)
• “Can Respiratory Care Survive as a Profession?” (AARC Times, 2019)
• Respiratory Department Productivity: A Guide (e-book, 2020)

Presentations

• “Got Cred? Cultivating Your Executive Presence” (AHVAP Annual Conference, 2024)
• “Practicing Evidence-Based Respiratory Care” (AARC Webinar, 2022)
• “Creating an RT Performance Dashboard” (AARC Congress, 2021)
• “Value-Efficiency: Pivoting Our Value Proposition” (Vizient Respiratory Care Network, 2022)
• “Making the Case for Respiratory Care Services” (AARC Summer Forum, 2018)
• “Business Acumen 101” (AARC Congress, 2015)

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