Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist role is an onsite position based in Austin, TX, with compensation ranging from $34 to $43/hr. This role supports the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin, a leader in post-acute care dedicated to patient rehabilitation. This position 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 developing personalized care plans, conducting assessments, and fostering a supportive environment for patient progress.

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 resolve patient concerns.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients to support their recovery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

austin tx

respiratory therapist

encompass health

inpatient rehab

medical gas

breathing therapy

patient care

no on-call

$34-$43/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award recipient, comprehensive benefits from day one, tuition reimbursement, and company-matching 401(k).

About the employer

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