Respiratory Therapist-Mississippi (Contract)

Heartbeat Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 54,600 - 68,250; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive leadership

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Heartbeat Health is looking for Respiratory Therapists in Jackson, Mississippi, offering flexible scheduling and the opportunity for career advancement. This contract role allows you to perform spirometry testing at primary care clinics while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates are dependable, flexible, and passionate about respiratory care. You’ll thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise. Competitive pay of up to $1,500 weekly is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience performing bedside or complete pulmonary function tests (PFTs).
• Understanding of possible side effects of albuterol administration.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling locally.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre/post simple spirometry testing with a handheld device.
• Prepare patients through testing to ensure comfort and accuracy.
• Monitor patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Experience with spirometry testing

Proficiency in respiratory therapy practices

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Job description

Title: Respiratory Therapist

Work Type: Contract/1099 role with consistent opportunities

Location: Jackson, Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi (local travel within a 45‑minute radius)

Pay: Up to $1,200-$1,500 per week; supplemental pay for experience, tenure 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 at primary care clinics in Jackson, Biloxi and Gulfport areas of Mississippi.

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
• 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

$1,200 - $1,500 a week