Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care including medical gas and breathing therapy modalities. You will supervise care, lead assessments, create personalized care plans, and resolve patient concerns.

Responsibilities include guiding patients, building relationships to support recovery, and celebrating patient progress along the way. The role emphasizes compassionate care and collaboration with the clinical team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for medical gas, breathing therapies, and medications.
• Guide patients by supervising care and breathing treatments; lead assessments; create personalized care plans; resolve concerns.
• Build relationships by understanding patients' physical, mental, and emotional needs for recovery.
• Celebrate patient progress and victories.

Skills

CPR certification

Direct patient care

Breathing therapy

ACLS certification

Education

State License in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist Position

We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care including medical gas, breathing therapy modalities, and medication. You will guide patients by supervising care, leading assessments, creating personalized care plans, and resolving patient concerns.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional growth.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing your financial future.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.