Respiratory Therapist: Impactful Care & Growth Opportunities

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care; Cherry Valley (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient team. You will provide direct respiratory care, supervise treatments, assess patients, and help develop individualized care plans to support recovery and independence.

Join a community-focused team that values compassionate care, ongoing learning, and the use of cutting-edge equipment to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Two years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients requiring medical gas, breathing therapy, and related medications.
• Supervise breathing treatments and patient assessments, and develop personalized care plans.
• Coordinate with the care team to address patient concerns and goals for recovery.
• Build strong patient relationships to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Celebrate patient progress and outcomes with the team.

Skills

CPR certification

Direct patient care

Education

Current State License in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient team. You will provide direct respiratory care, supervise treatments, assess patients, and help develop individualized care plans to support recovery and independence.

Join a community-focused team that values compassionate care, ongoing learning, and the use of cutting-edge equipment to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.