Respiratory Therapy Lead - Impactful Patient Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia; Brunswick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

Company-matching 401(k) and ESPP

Flexible spending and health savings

Vibrant team community

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, manage breathing treatments, and contribute to patient recovery. You will supervise care, assess patients, and tailor care plans to individual needs.

The role emphasizes building strong patient relationships, addressing physical, mental, and emotional aspects of recovery, and celebrating patient progress within a supportive team 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

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, manage breathing treatments, and contribute to patient recovery. You will supervise care, assess patients, and tailor care plans to individual needs.

The role emphasizes building strong patient relationships, addressing physical, mental, and emotional aspects of recovery, and celebrating patient progress within a supportive team environment.