Impactful Respiratory Therapist - Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

FSAs / HSAs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct respiratory care, supervise breathing treatments, and help patients progress toward independence in a compassionate, teamwork-driven environment.

We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, professional growth opportunities, and access to modern equipment as part of a national leader in post-acute care.

Qualifications

• Current State License in Respiratory Therapy.
• 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

Two years hospital experience

Education

Current State License in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct respiratory care, supervise breathing treatments, and help patients progress toward independence in a compassionate, teamwork-driven environment.

We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, professional growth opportunities, and access to modern equipment as part of a national leader in post-acute care.