Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health • Kingsport, TN

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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 contributes to their rehabilitation, well-being, and progress toward independence. Therapists work with a collaborative team and use specialized skills and equipment to support patient care.

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.
• Build relationships with patients and attend to their physical, mental, and emotional needs to support 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 and collaborative team environment.

What This Job Offers

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