Respiratory Therapist - Patient-Focused Care

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist - Patient-Focused Care is an onsite role based in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the respiratory care department at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin, a leader in post-acute care. This role exists to provide direct respiratory care, including medical gas administration and breathing therapy, to patients in a rehabilitation setting. The therapist contributes to patient recovery by assessing needs, developing personalized care plans, and fostering independence through compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

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

full-time

day shift

austin tx

respiratory therapist

patient-focused

encompass health

clinical

patient care

therapy

healthcare

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.

Why this role

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award recipient, World's Most Admired Companies recognition, supportive team environment, cutting-edge equipment.

About the employer

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