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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Onsite
About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
At Shepherd Center, respiratory therapists play a vital role in helping patients transition from critical care to greater independence.
Here, you'll find:
✅ A mission-driven culture focused on restoring lives and creating possibilities
✅ Opportunities to work with medically complex and ventilator-dependent patients
✅ Collaborative partnerships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and rehabilitation specialists
✅ Advanced training and professional development opportunities
✅ A supportive team environment where your expertise is valued
✅ Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
✅ The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families
From ventilator management and pulmonary rehabilitation to patient and family education, respiratory therapists at Shepherd Center help patients achieve goals they once thought impossible.
Every day brings the opportunity to celebrate progress, inspire hope, and transform lives.
At Shepherd Center, we invest in our team members through: