Respiratory Therapist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending and HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with quarterly events

Earned Time Off

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Brownsville, TX, part of Ernest Health, Inc., seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join a compassionate team providing inpatient rehabilitation services. The role includes evaluating and treating patients with breathing disorders and performing respiratory lab functions.

A strong emphasis on patient-centered care and alignment with the hospital’s mission is expected. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, including

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current CPR Certification.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs laboratory functions related to respiratory care.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.
• Aligns daily practice with the hospital’s mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist license

CPR Certification

Acute care experience

Job description

Respiratory Therapist-Fulltime- Brownsville, Texas

South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital in Brownsville, Texas provides high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services to patients across the South Texas region. Our hospital is devoted to restoring health and independence for individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other serious conditions that benefit from intensive therapy. We offer a comprehensive range of rehabilitation programs – including neurological rehab, orthopedic rehab, and cardiac/pulmonary rehab – led by our compassionate team of specialists.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.