Impactful Respiratory Therapist — Caring Care & Growth

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team, delivering direct care, breathing treatments, and med administration to patients with respiratory needs.

You will supervise care, assess patients, create personalized care plans, and address patient concerns while building strong therapeutic relationships. We offer day-one benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a national leader in post-acute care.

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.

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team, delivering direct care, breathing treatments, and med administration to patients with respiratory needs.

You will supervise care, assess patients, create personalized care plans, and address patient concerns while building strong therapeutic relationships. We offer day-one benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a national leader in post-acute care.