Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist role is an onsite position located in Jefferson City, MO. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the rehabilitation team at Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care. This role exists to provide direct respiratory care, including medical gas administration and breathing therapy, to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The therapist contributes to patient recovery by creating personalized care plans, supervising treatments, and building supportive relationships with patients.

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 support their physical, mental, and emotional recovery needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

full-time

day shift

jefferson city mo

encompass health

inpatient rehab

clinical

healthcare

patient care

respiratory therapy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Part of a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For recognition.

About the employer

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.