Respiratory Therapist - Impactful Patient Care & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota; Redding Ridge (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct care for patients with respiratory needs, using medical gas and breathing therapy modalities, and coordinating treatments. The role emphasizes compassionate care and participation in patient rehabilitation within a supportive team environment.

The position involves assessing patients, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote recovery and independence, while contributing to

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

Hospital experience in RespiratoryTher

Education

State License in Respiratory Therapy

CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct care for patients with respiratory needs, using medical gas and breathing therapy modalities, and coordinating treatments. The role emphasizes compassionate care and participation in patient rehabilitation within a supportive team environment.

The position involves assessing patients, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote recovery and independence, while contributing to