Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Encompass Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate respiratory care to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role supports patients facing respiratory challenges and helps guide them toward recovery and greater independence. Therapists work with a collaborative team and use specialized skills, equipment, and technology to support patient rehabilitation and well-being.

The position includes providing respiratory treatments and medication, assessing patients, developing personalized care plans, addressing patient concerns, and building relationships that support recovery. Encompass Health describes a supportive workplace with career growth and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

• Current state license in Respiratory Therapy.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• Two years of hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients requiring medical gas, breathing therapy modalities, and medication.
• Supervise patient care and breathing treatments.
• Lead patient assessments and create personalized care plans.
• Identify and resolve patient concerns.
• Understand patients’ physical, mental, and emotional needs to support successful recovery.
• Recognize and celebrate patient progress.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed