Respiratory Therapist Job in Modesto, CA

Job title from Encompass Health: Lead Respiratory Therapist

Source: Encompass Health job site (careers.encompasshealth.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Nov 4, 2026.

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License rules in California

Respiratory therapists in California are licensed by the Respiratory Care Board of California.

Therapy license and compact rules in California

How the pay compares

This job pays USD 2.19 an hour less than the typical USD 45.33 an hour for respiratory therapist jobs in California (22 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from Encompass Health

36 hours/week, 12 hours shift, rotated weekend, 6:30am-7pm

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.

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.

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