Respiratory Therapist
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Prairie Du Sac
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Hiring for all positions full-time and PRNLearn more about the
general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as
required skills.Respiratory Therapist Career OpportunityRespected
and valued for your respiratory therapy skill set. Are you looking
for a career that's close to your heart and close to home? For many
of us, it's more than shorter commutes. At Encompass Health, you'll
feel at home, welcomed in like we've known each other for years.
Picture the opportunity to impact your community by providing care
and support and being part of inspiring outcomes. Does that sound
good to you? Good. Then you're in the right place. As a Respiratory
Therapist, you know that small successes can have the biggest
impacts. Use your specialized skills to provide high-quality,
compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing you
time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during
their rehabilitation journey. You'll have access to the latest
equipment and technology, and our team members are motivated,
supportive, welcoming and fun! Enjoy a rewarding career and
benefits package that starts the same day you do, giving you the
peace of mind and the work/life balance you deserve.A little about
us:Whether you're building a foundation in your early career or are
a seasoned Respiratory Therapist looking for a better environment
to call home, we're confident you'll see the difference the moment
you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a
growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of
our career growth opportunities and how our team members work
together for the greater good of our patients. We've also been
named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100
Best Companies to Work For(r) Award, among others, which is pretty
amazing.Our benefits start day one:Affordable medical, dental and
vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their
families.Generous paid time off that accrues over time.Tuition
reimbursement and continuing education
opportunities.Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase
plans.Flexible spending and health savings accounts.A community of
people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.Be the
Respiratory Therapist you've always wanted to be: Provide direct
care to patients in need of medical gas, breathing therapy modality
and medication.Help patients by supervising care and breathing
treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care
plans and targeting and resolving patient concerns.Build rewarding
relationships with patients by having the time to learn about each
patient's physical, mental and emotional needs to help them
recover. Celebrate patient wins along the way.Required
Certifications and Licensures: Current State License in Respiratory
Therapy CPR certification ACLS certification preferred Two years of
Respiratory Therapy hospital experienceThe Encompass WayWe proudly
set the standard for excellence in care, leading with empathy,
doing what's right, focusing on the positive and remaining stronger
together. We're a recognized, trusted leader in post-acute care
with over 150 locations nationwide and 36,000 exceptional people
(and growing)!Encompass Health is proud of our welcoming and
inclusive culture. We offer equal employment opportunities
regardless of a person's race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color,
creed, age, mental disability, physical disability or any other
protected classification.We can't wait to meet with you and we mean
that.QualificationsLicense or Certification:- Current State License
in Respiratory Therapy.- CPR certification- ACLS certification
preferred.Education, Training and Years of Experience:- 2 years
hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.Machines,
Equipment Used:- General office equipment such as telephone, copy
machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.Physical Requirements:-
Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.- Ability to lift a
minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds,
which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical
supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of
patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting,
pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum
requirements.- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and
walking.- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are
required for patient care functions and in setting up and
monitoring equipmentSkills and Abilities:- Ability to speak, read,
write, and communicate effectively.- Ability to coordinate,
analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a
detail-oriented manner.- Ability to work independently without
supervision.Environmental Conditions:- Indoor, temperature
controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.-
Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be
required.- Handicapped accessible.- May work under stressful
circumstances at times.Proficiency or Productivity Standards:-
Meets established attendance standards.- Adheres to
hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.- May be
required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night
shifts if needed to meet deadlines.- May be required to work on
religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.- Will be
required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e.,
before, during or after a disaster.- May be required to stay after
workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.-
May be required to perform other duties as assigned by
supervisor.
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