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Encompass Health
Huntington, West Virginia

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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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 will provide direct patient care, including medical gas administration and breathing therapy modalities. They are responsible for conducting patient assessments, developing personalized care plans, 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 thinkingInterpersonal communication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $92k (middle half $68k–$109k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in West Virginia39 active4,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 46% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,258 in the last 30 days744 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
14
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
5
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist CRTT/RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,013 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Encompass Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and continuous education
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Living in Huntington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$152k
Typical market rent
$1,018/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.