Respiratory Therapist — Impact & Day-One Benefits

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Pecatonica Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending and HSA

Diversity and inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join its inpatient care team. You will deliver direct patient care for respiratory therapy, supervise breathing treatments, and participate in assessments and planning to support recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient engagement, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes in a rehabilitation setting.

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 requiring medical gas and breathing therapy modalities.
• Supervise breathing treatments, conduct patient assessments, and create personalized care plans.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients to support physical, mental, and emotional recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories and contribute to a team-focused rehabilitation environment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Breathing therapy

Patient assessments

Care planning

Patient relationships

Education

Respiratory Therapy License

CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

2 years hospital experience preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join its inpatient care team. You will deliver direct patient care for respiratory therapy, supervise breathing treatments, and participate in assessments and planning to support recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, patient engagement, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes in a rehabilitation setting.