Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist is an onsite role based in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the inpatient rehabilitation team at Encompass Health. This role exists to provide direct respiratory care, including medical gas and breathing therapy, to patients. The therapist assesses patient needs, develops personalized care plans, and builds relationships to foster successful rehabilitation and recovery.

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 and celebrate patient victories.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

austin tx

respiratory therapist

encompass health

inpatient rehabilitation

patient care

medical gas

breathing therapy

weekend required

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

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