Respiratory Therapist Make a Difference in Inpatient Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care and guide patients toward independence within a supportive team.

You will operate advanced respiratory equipment, assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize rehabilitation outcomes, while delivering compassionate support from day one.

Qualifications

• State license in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• CPR certification is required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum two years hospital Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct respiratory care and breathing therapies.
• Supervise care and breathing treatments; conduct patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Build patient relationships to support recovery and rehabilitation.
• Contribute to compassionate, patient-centered care in a team setting.

Skills

Patient care

Breathing therapy

Assessment skills

Empathy

Education

Current State License in Respiratory Therapy

CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care and guide patients toward independence within a supportive team.

You will operate advanced respiratory equipment, assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize rehabilitation outcomes, while delivering compassionate support from day one.