Respiratory Therapist Consultant (RRT)

LongTerm Healthcare; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

LongTerm Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide on-site respiratory care consulting to healthcare facilities. This role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and helping teams enhance respiratory care delivery.

The consultant will collaborate with facility leadership, review practices, educate staff, and support compliance with best practices. Travel to assigned facilities and flexible scheduling are common, with compensation at $40–$55 per

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Active state license required.
• Minimum of 3 years respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care practices.
• Experience in acute care, long-term care, LTACH, skilled nursing, or home respiratory care preferred.
• Excellent communication and education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite respiratory care consulting support to healthcare facilities.
• Review respiratory care practices, policies and procedures.
• Assess respiratory therapy needs and recommend improvements.
• Provide education and training to nursing and clinical staff.
• Support proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, nebulizers, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilator-related care.
• Review documentation and assist with quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to improve respiratory care outcomes.
• Provide guidance on respiratory protocols, safety practices, and regulatory expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care, efficiency, and staff competency.

Skills

RRT credential

Active state license

3+ years experience

Education and training

Independent worker

Healthcare team collaboration

Tools

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Respiratory Therapist Consultant (RRT) – Healthcare Consulting

Salary: $40-55 per hour
Job Type: Part-time / Contract / Flexible Schedule

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care consulting services to healthcare facilities. This role is ideal for a knowledgeable respiratory professional who enjoys education, quality improvement, and helping healthcare teams improve respiratory care delivery.

The Respiratory Therapist Consultant will work with facility leadership and clinical teams to evaluate respiratory care practices, provide recommendations, educate staff, and support compliance with best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite respiratory care consulting support to healthcare facilities.

• Review respiratory care practices, policies, and procedures.

• Assess respiratory therapy needs and recommend improvements.

• Provide education and training to nursing and clinical staff.

• Support proper use of respiratory equipment, including oxygen therapy, nebulizers, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilator-related care.

• Review documentation and assist with quality improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with facility leadership to improve respiratory care outcomes.

• Provide guidance on respiratory protocols, safety practices, and regulatory expectations.

• Identify opportunities to improve patient care, efficiency, and staff competency.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

• Active state respiratory therapy license.

• Minimum of 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.

• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care practices.

• Experience in acute care, long-term care, LTACH, skilled nursing, or home respiratory care preferred.

• Excellent communication and education skills.

• Ability to work independently and interact professionally with healthcare teams.

Preferred Experience

• Ventilator management experience.

• Respiratory department leadership or supervisory experience.

• Staff education and training experience.

• Quality improvement or regulatory compliance experience.

Schedule

• Flexible consulting schedule based on facility needs.

• Potential for weekly, biweekly, or monthly onsite visits.

• Travel may be required depending on assigned facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $35.00 – $60.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

• Flexible scheduling.

• Opportunity to use your respiratory expertise in a consulting role.

• Mileage/travel reimbursement may be available depending on assignment.

Join our team and use your respiratory expertise to help healthcare organizations improve patient care and clinical outcomes.