Respiratory Therapist — Impactful Care, Growth & Benefits

Encompass Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k) and stock plan

Flexible spending and health savings

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation team in Shreveport, LA. You will deliver respiratory therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize recovery.

Eligible candidates hold a current state license in respiratory therapy, CPR, and ACLS preferred; hospital experience is valued. We offer comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.

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

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Hospital experience

Education

State license in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our nationwide inpatient rehabilitation team in Shreveport, LA. You will deliver respiratory therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize recovery.

Eligible candidates hold a current state license in respiratory therapy, CPR, and ACLS preferred; hospital experience is valued. We offer comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven work environment.