Lead Respiratory Therapist

Lead Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity

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, policies, and procedures that describe how patients’ needs for respiratory care, treatment and services are assessed, evaluated, and met; 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:
•    Administers medical gas, breathing therapy modality, and medication per physician written order.
•    Administers therapy utilizing established standard of care and best practices.
•    Recommends and implements appropriate alterations to therapy based on observations.
•    Performs arterial blood gas sampling and transport.
•    Interprets results and alerts appropriate personnel of abnormalities.
•    Demonstrates proper chest physiotherapy and postural drainage techniques.
•    Documents pre and post assessments, care planning, and daily documentation of patient receiving therapy.
•    Ensures staff function per guidelines of National Board of Respiratory Care, other practice acts.
•    Supervises new staff orientation to hospital/dept. process, policy, procedure, and documentation.
•    Utilizes continuing education to keep abreast of current advancements related to pulmonary care.
•    Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Qualifications

•    Current State License in Respiratory Therapy
•    CPR certification
•    ACLS certification preferred
•    Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited respiratory therapy program
•    2 years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred
•    Supervisory or management experience preferred