Respiratory Therapist (Day Shift)

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist is an onsite role based in Chelsea, AL, at the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Shelby County. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the hospital's inpatient rehabilitation department. 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 the team by creating personalized care plans and guiding patients toward improved respiratory health and independence.

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 by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
• Celebrate patient victories along the way.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

respiratory therapist

chelsea al

encompass health

inpatient rehabilitation

no on-call

weekend required

healthcare

therapy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award recipient, supportive team environment, access to cutting-edge equipment.

About the employer

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