Impactful Respiratory Therapist: Growth & Benefits

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health invites you to join our Respiratory Care Family as a Respiratory Therapist, delivering compassionate care and guiding patients toward independence within our inpatient rehabilitation setting.

This role emphasizes direct patient care, supervision of breathing treatments, and collaboration with a supportive team. A current Respiratory Therapy license and CPR are required; ACLS is preferred, and two years hospital experience is advantageous.

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

Current State License in Respiratory Therapy

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Encompass Health invites you to join our Respiratory Care Family as a Respiratory Therapist, delivering compassionate care and guiding patients toward independence within our inpatient rehabilitation setting.

This role emphasizes direct patient care, supervision of breathing treatments, and collaboration with a supportive team. A current Respiratory Therapy license and CPR are required; ACLS is preferred, and two years hospital experience is advantageous.