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Encompass Health
Toms River, New Jersey

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity

Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact
Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?
Encompass Health welcomes you into our close-knit family, where you'll feel at
home instantly. As a Respiratory Therapist, your role is pivotal in driving
inspiring outcomes for patients facing respiratory challenges. Imagine the
opportunity to make a meaningful impact, guiding patients toward independence
and contributing to your community's well-being. Utilize your specialized skills
to provide exceptional, compassionate care, fostering patient rehabilitation and
well-being. Access cutting-edge equipment and technology within a supportive,
motivated team environment. From day one, experience a fulfilling career and
comprehensive benefits that prioritize your peace of mind and professional
growth. Join us in a career where your dedication creates impactful care and
personal fulfillment.

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 Respiratory Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be
Your impactful journey involves:

* Providing direct care to patients in need of medical gas, breathing therapy
modality, and medication.
* Guiding patients by supervising care and breathing treatments, leading
patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and
resolving patient concerns.
* Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to
understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful
recovery.
* Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Qualifications

* Current State License in Respiratory Therapy.
* CPR certification.
* ACLS certification preferred.
* Two years hospital experience in Respiratory Therapy 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care, including medical gas administration and breathing therapy modalities. They are responsible for creating personalized care plans, conducting patient assessments, and building supportive relationships to facilitate recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningClinical documentationCritical thinkingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About Encompass Health

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Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans (day one)
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible spending and health savings accounts