Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist role is an onsite position located in Redding Ridge, CT. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the respiratory care department at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury. This role exists to provide direct patient care, including medical gas administration, breathing therapy, and medication management. The therapist contributes to patient recovery by assessing needs, developing personalized care plans, and fostering a supportive environment for rehabilitation.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care to patients in need of medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medication.
• Supervise care and breathing treatments, lead patient assessments, create personalized care plans, and target and resolve patient concerns.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

redding ridge ct

contract

day shift

inpatient rehabilitation

patient care

respiratory care

full-time

part-time

healthcare

encompass health

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plan.

Why this role

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award recipient, World's Most Admired Companies recognition, comprehensive benefits from day one.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.