Respiratory Therapist- Georgia (Contract)

Heartbeat Health; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 54,600 - 68,250; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive leadership

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Heartbeat Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Contract/1099 role based in Metro Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia. This position offers up to $1,200-$1,500 per week with flexible scheduling, daytime hours, and a supportive work environment.

This role involves performing spirometry testing at primary care clinics and requires dependability, proficiency in respiratory practices, and the ability to build strong patient relationships.

Join a team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience performing bedside or complete PFTs and understanding possible side effects of albuterol administration.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling locally.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre/post simple spirometry testing with a handheld device.
• Monitor patient safety during procedures.
• Represent Crosswalk Health professionally at each clinic site.

Skills

Proficiency in respiratory therapy practices

Ability to build rapport with patients

Adaptability to change

Dependability and reliability

Job description

Title

Respiratory Therapist

Work Type

Contract/1099 role with consistent opportunities

Location

Metro Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia (local travel between clinics-45minute 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 the Metro Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia areas.

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

Compensation

$1,200 - $1,500 a week