Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist position is an onsite role located in Columbia, MO. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the respiratory care 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 rehabilitation and recovery. The therapist is responsible for assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

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 understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

full-time

day shift

columbia mo

encompass health

hospital

therapy

patient care

rehabilitation

clinical

no on-call

weekend required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

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

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.