Respiratory Therapist
Ernest Health
- Location
- Onsite (Englewood, Colorado)
- Compensation
- $31 - $45/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
Ernest Health is a national healthcare leader providing specialized medical and rehabilitative services through its network of hospitals. This role involves evaluating and treating patients with breathing disorders within an interdisciplinary care model focused on functional independence.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- PTO
Perks
- Wellness Program
- Continuing Education
Full job details
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Englewood, Colorado
Inverness Rehabilitation Hospital (Englewood, CO) is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility located in Englewood, Colorado, serving patients throughout the south Denver metropolitan area. The hospital provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical needs requiring intensive therapy. With an interdisciplinary care model and a strong focus on individualized recovery goals, the clinical team works closely with patients and families to promote functional independence and successful transitions home. Located near the Denver Tech Center and the broader South Denver healthcare market, the Inverness facility offers convenient access to specialized rehabilitation care in a growing Colorado community.
We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
Wellness & Work Life Balance:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
- Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
Professional Growth:
- Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
- Current CPR Certification required.
- One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Posted Total Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Minimum Salary
USD $31.00/Hr.
Maximum Salary
USD $45.56/Hr.