Lead Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity
36 hours/week, 12 hours shift, rotated weekend, 6:30am-7pm
Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact
The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and supervision of patient care program, and promoting an environment and culture that enables the company to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, motivating staff to improve performance, and coordinating administrative and clinical activities.
A Glimpse into Our World
Whether you're just beginning your career or are a seasoned Respiratory Therapist seeking a nurturing environment to call home, we're confident you'll feel the difference the moment you join our team.
Being a part of Encompass Health means being a part of a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in our career growth opportunities and the collaborative spirit of our team members, united for the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions, including being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, make us immensely proud.
Benefits That Start With You
- Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional growth.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing your financial future.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.
- A vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do.
Be the Lead Respiratory Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be
- Your impactful journey involves:
- Administering medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medication per physician written order.
- Administering therapy utilizing established standard of care and best practices.
- Recommending and implementing appropriate alterations to therapy based on observations.
- Performing arterial blood gas sampling and transport.
- Interpreting results and alerting appropriate personnel of abnormalities.
- Demonstrating proper chest physiotherapy and postural drainage techniques.
- Documenting pre and post assessments, care planning, and daily documentation of patient receiving therapy.
- Ensuring staff function per guidelines of National Board of Respiratory Care and other practice acts.
- Supervising new staff orientation to hospital and department processes, policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Utilizing continuing education to keep abreast of current advancements related to pulmonary care.
- Celebrating patient victories along the way.
- Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher from an accredited respiratory therapy program
- 2 years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred
- Supervisory or management experience preferred
- Current State License in Respiratory Therapy
- CPR certification
- ACLS certification preferred
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.