Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist is an onsite role based in Oakdale, LA, at the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Alexandria. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the hospital's inpatient rehabilitation department. This role exists to provide direct patient care, perform breathing treatments, and lead patient assessments. The therapist creates personalized care plans and resolves patient concerns to ensure successful recovery and independence for patients facing respiratory challenges.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care to patients in need of medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medication.
• Guide patients by performing breathing treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and celebrate patient victories.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

day shift

oakdale la

respiratory therapist

inpatient rehabilitation

healthcare

patient care

clinical

no on-call

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award recipient, World's Most Admired Companies recognition, comprehensive benefits starting day one.

About the employer

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