About This Role
This contract position places you in outpatient respiratory therapy clinics across the New Orleans area, with occasional travel within a 45-minute radius to Lafayette and Shreveport locations. You'll work daytime, weekday hours with scheduling flexibility that lets you avoid inpatient hospital settings and holiday rotations. Weekly earnings range from $1,200 to $1,500, with additional compensation based on your experience level and tenure. The role suits respiratory therapists seeking predictable hours and autonomy in their schedule, along with a supportive team environment. If you want reliable work without the intensity of hospital floors or unpredictable shifts, this 1099 contract offers the structure you need while maintaining flexibility.
$25–$45/hr
Clinic / Outpatient
Days
Therapy license
Up to $1,200-$1,500/week; supplemental pay for years of experience, tenure with company, and region served as applicable
Location & Routes
- Base city: New Orleans, LA
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active therapy license in good standing in the state of employment
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Full Job Details
- 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 \n 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 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 \n $1,200 - $1,500 a week \n