Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist is an onsite role based in Fishersville, VA. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the respiratory care department at UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. This role exists to provide essential respiratory care to patients, guiding them toward independence and contributing to their successful rehabilitation. The therapist will perform assessments, develop care plans, and provide direct treatment to help patients overcome respiratory challenges.

What you'll do

• Provide direct care to patients in need of medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medication.
• Guide patients by supervising care and breathing treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving 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

fishersville va

respiratory therapist

rt

inpatient rehab

therapy

healthcare

no on-call

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.

Why this role

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For award winner, collaborative team environment, cutting-edge equipment.

About the employer

UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.