Respiratory Therapist: Impactful Care and Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Alexandria; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and CE

Company 401(k) and stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts and HSA

Vibrant team community

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct care using medical gas, breathing therapy modalities, and medications, while supervising treatments and developing personalized care plans with patient assessments.

Join a supportive, mission-driven environment that emphasizes patient recovery and family-centered care, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct care using medical gas, breathing therapy modalities, and medications, while supervising treatments and developing personalized care plans with patient assessments.

Join a supportive, mission-driven environment that emphasizes patient recovery and family-centered care, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.