Impactful Respiratory Therapist: Growth & Day-One Benefits

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Kingston Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision plans

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide essential gas therapy, breathing treatments, and medication administration, guiding patients toward independence and meaningful rehabilitation outcomes.

You'll work with cutting-edge equipment in a supportive, collaborative environment, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Join a national leader dedicated to compassionate care and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification 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

Hospital experience in RespiratoryTher

Education

State License in Respiratory Therapy

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide essential gas therapy, breathing treatments, and medication administration, guiding patients toward independence and meaningful rehabilitation outcomes.

You'll work with cutting-edge equipment in a supportive, collaborative environment, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Join a national leader dedicated to compassionate care and community well-being.