Impactful Respiratory Therapist — Day-One Benefits

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct patient care for medical gas therapy and breathing treatments, supervise therapies, assess patients, and develop personalized care plans to support recovery.

This role offers a collaborative, supportive culture, access to modern equipment, comprehensive 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.

Education

State License in Respiratory Therapy

CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

Hospitals experience 2+ years

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct patient care for medical gas therapy and breathing treatments, supervise therapies, assess patients, and develop personalized care plans to support recovery.

This role offers a collaborative, supportive culture, access to modern equipment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a national leader in post-acute care.