Deborah Forbis

Certified Respiratory Therapist · Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital

respiratory therapist Kansas City, KS

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
13 years
since Feb 2013
Gender
Female

Experience

Certified Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital
Since Feb 2013 · 13 years · Kansas City, KS

Education

Bethany Medical Center/KCKCC
Certified Respiratory Therapist
1998 – 1999

Skills

Icu Respiration Hospitals Bls Critical Care Healthcare Acute Care Patient Safety Acls Inpatient Patient Education

About Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital

Industry
Hospital & Health Care

Professional Overview

Deborah Forbis is a Certified Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, based in Kansas City, KS. As a respiratory therapist, Forbis contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Kansas City, KS. They have been with Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital for 13 years. Forbis holds academic credentials, including Certified Respiratory Therapist, from Bethany Medical Center/KCKCC. Core competencies include Icu, Respiration, Hospitals, Bls, Critical Care. Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital operates in the Hospital & Health Care sector. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Kansas City, KS healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Deborah Forbis is one of them.
  • 171 respiratory therapists are based in KS (out of 13,298 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 7 contacts at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in KS: $51,000 – $87,000 (median $65,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in KS: Via Christi Health (10), University Of Kansas Medical Center (7), Wesley Medical Center (6).
  • 58% of respiratory therapists in KS have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting respiratory therapist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Deborah Forbis located?

Deborah Forbis is based in Kansas City, KS. They are currently affiliated with Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital.

What is Deborah Forbis's specialty?

Deborah Forbis specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Deborah Forbis currently work?

Deborah Forbis currently works at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital. They have been there for 13 years.

What is Deborah Forbis's educational background?

Deborah Forbis attended Bethany Medical Center/KCKCC.

How do I contact Deborah Forbis for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

Recruiting respiratory therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for respiratory therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in KS?

respiratory therapists in KS typically earn $51,000 to $87,000 annually, with a median of $65,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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