Respiratory Therapist: Impactful Care & Day-1 Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct respiratory care, including gas administration and breathing therapies, while guiding patients toward independence and recovery within a supportive community.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with a skilled team, and ongoing professional growth with competitive benefits and opportunities across Encompass Health’s nationwide network.

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.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy License

CPR Certification

ACLS Preferred

Hospital Experience

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct respiratory care, including gas administration and breathing therapies, while guiding patients toward independence and recovery within a supportive community.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with a skilled team, and ongoing professional growth with competitive benefits and opportunities across Encompass Health’s nationwide network.