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Encompass Health
Bakersfield, California

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Encompass Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Inpatient Rehab, Day One Benefits in Bakersfield, California, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans (full-time and part-time)
  • Generous paid time off that accrues over time
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities
  • Company-matching 401(k)
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Encompass Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Inpatient Rehab, Day One Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide direct patient care, including medical gas administration and breathing treatments, while developing and implementing personalized care plans. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, conducting assessments, and building supportive relationships to facilitate successful recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state license in Respiratory Therapy and a CPR certification. ACLS certification and two years of hospital experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningBreathing therapyMedication administrationPatient rehabilitationClinical documentationCritical careCompassionate care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

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<$100k
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$100k-115k
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$115k-130k
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$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
73% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Encompass Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans (full-time and part-time)
Generous paid time off that accrues over time
Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible spending and health savings accounts