Respiratory Therapist

Ernest Health • Centennial, CO

5h

About The Position

Inverness Rehabilitation Hospital, an Ernest Health participating hospital in Englewood, Colorado, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its patient-care team. The hospital is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving the south Denver metropolitan area, with rehabilitation services for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical needs. Its interdisciplinary team emphasizes individualized recovery goals, functional independence, and successful transitions home.

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders, performs laboratory functions, and assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital offers recognition, wellness, retention, and employee-feedback programs, along with benefits intended to support employees’ health and financial well-being.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Good judgment, initiative, problem-solving, decision-making, prioritizing, and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders.
• Perform laboratory functions.
• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and high-deductible medical plan options.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.

What This Job Offers

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