Respiratory Therapy Consultant (RRT) - Flexible, Impactful

Legacy Healthcare; Ringgold (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage/travel reimbursement

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to serve as a Respiratory Therapist Consultant for healthcare facilities. This role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and enhancing respiratory care delivery on site.

As a consultant, you will review practices, educate staff, and collaborate with facility leadership. Travel to assigned facilities and flexible scheduling are expected to optimize patient outcomes.

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.

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

Experience: 3+ years

Regulatory knowledge

Education skills

Job description

Legacy Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to serve as a Respiratory Therapist Consultant for healthcare facilities. This role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and enhancing respiratory care delivery on site.

As a consultant, you will review practices, educate staff, and collaborate with facility leadership. Travel to assigned facilities and flexible scheduling are expected to optimize patient outcomes.