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Ochsner Health
Gretna, Louisiana

Registered Therapist-Registered

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Respiratory therapist role at Ochsner Health. 24/7 availability required. Weekend and holiday work. Full benefits.

Join Ochsner Health as a Registered Therapist-Registered in Gretna, Louisiana. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

  • High School diploma or equivalent Work Experience Required
  • None. Certifications Required

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Work with Ochsner Health in Gretna, Louisiana.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and a current Louisiana license as a Respiratory Therapist. Must hold NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and BLS certification, with ACLS obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory CareOxygen TherapyArtificial VentilationArterial Blood Gas AnalysisEKGPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal SkillsComputer LiteracyWindows ApplicationsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Respiratory Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Louisiana, Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$110k across 113 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (15,736 listings).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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