Respiratory Therapist-Louisiana (Contract)

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Key Responsibilities

Dependable and reliable—clinic partners, patients, and coworkers can count on you Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with change and evolving schedules, technology,

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Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

Title: Respiratory Therapist

Work Type: Contract/1099 role with consistent opportunities

Location: Lafayette, New Orleans, and Shreveport, Louisiana (local travel between clinics-45iminute radius)

Pay: Up to $1,200-$1,500/week; supplemental pay for years of experience, tenure with company, and region served as applicable

Added Benefits:

Flexible scheduling that fits your life: daytime, weekday hours only with flexible scheduling (no inpatient stress and no holidays)
Supportive, approachable leadership that values your expertise
Opportunity for career advancement as we continue to grow

We’re hiring Respiratory Therapists and Certified Pulmonary Function Testing Technicians to perform simple spirometry testing (pre/post albuterol) at primary care clinics in Lafayette, New Orleans, and Shreveport areas of Louisiana.

This role is ideal for RTs who value:

Flexible, daytime-only work
Clinical autonomy and independence
Strong relationships with patients and clinic teams

Responsibilities

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→Perform pre/post simple spirometry testing with a handheld device
→Prepare and coach patients through testing to ensure comfort and accuracy
→Accurately grade each effort and upload results remotely for physician review
→Monitor patient safety during procedures
→Maintain testing equipment and follow quality and safety protocols
→Represent Crosswalk Health professionally at each clinic site

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

Dependable and reliable—clinic partners, patients, and coworkers can count on you
Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with change and evolving schedules, technology, and workflows
Personable and professional with a natural ability to build rapport
A team player who enjoys being part of a tight-knit RT community and is proud to represent a growing healthcare company
Passionate about respiratory care and delivering excellent patient experiences

Requirements

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Must have experience performing bedside or complete PFTs and understanding possible side effects of albuterol administration
Proficiency in respiratory therapy practices, procedures, and terminology
Comfortable working independently and traveling locally (within a 45 minute radius)
Not required but desired bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
Available two to five days per week