Respiratory Therapist-Louisiana (Contract)

Title : Respiratory Therapist Work Type : Contract/1099 role with consistent opportunities Location : Lafayette, New Orleans, and Shreveport, Louisiana (local travel between clinics - 45 minute 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 About the Role 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. The Role This role is ideal for RTs who value: Flexible, daytime-only work Clinical autonomy and independence Strong relationships with patients and clinic teams What You’ll Do 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 About You Ideal Candidate 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 Qualifications Must have experience performing bedside or complete PFTs and understanding possible side effects of albuterol administration Proficiency in respiratory therapy practices, procedures, and terminology #J-18808-Ljbffr