Compassionate Respiratory Therapist - Direct Patient Impact

Encompass Health; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide respiratory care, supervise breathing treatments, and help create individualized plans to support patient recovery and independence.

Entry into a supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits, including health plans, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options, is offered from day one.

Qualifications

• Current State License in Respiratory Therapy.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Two years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care to patients in need of medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medication.
• Guiding patients by supervising care and breathing treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

CPR certification

Respiratory Therapy license

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide respiratory care, supervise breathing treatments, and help create individualized plans to support patient recovery and independence.

Entry into a supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits, including health plans, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options, is offered from day one.