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 specialized respiratory care to patients, contributing to their recovery and independence. The therapist will assess patient needs, administer treatments, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality rehabilitation outcomes.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care including medical gas, breathing therapy, and medication.
• Supervise breathing treatments, lead patient assessments, create personalized care plans, and resolve patient concerns.
• Build relationships with patients to support their physical, mental, and emotional recovery needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

respiratory therapist

jefferson city mo

encompass health

inpatient rehabilitation

medical gas

breathing therapy

patient assessment

care planning

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company-matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plans, flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About the employer

Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.