Impactful Respiratory Therapist | Growth & Benefits

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Illinois. You will provide respiratory therapies, monitor equipment, and partner with a multidisciplinary team to drive patient independence.

We offer comprehensive benefits, day-one eligibility, tuition reimbursement, and professional growth opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in need of medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medications.
• Supervise care and breathing treatments, lead patient assessments, create personalized care plans, and address patient concerns.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients by understanding their physical, mental, and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

Skills

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Hospital experience

Education

State Respiratory Therapy license

CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Illinois. You will provide respiratory therapies, monitor equipment, and partner with a multidisciplinary team to drive patient independence.

We offer comprehensive benefits, day-one eligibility, tuition reimbursement, and professional growth opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and families.