Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health • Cape Coral, FL

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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 greater independence and successful recovery. Respiratory Therapists work with a collaborative care team and use specialized skills, equipment, and technology to support patient rehabilitation and well-being.

The position involves providing direct respiratory care, supervising treatments, assessing patients, developing personalized care plans, and addressing patient concerns. Therapists are expected to build relationships with patients and understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs throughout recovery.

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 understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Support patients through recovery and celebrate their 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 continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A supportive community of passionate colleagues.

What This Job Offers

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