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Lafayette, Louisiana

TDC RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (69457)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Camelot Rehabilitation at Magnolia Park - LAFAYETTE, LA 70506Job Shift: GraveyardThe primary purpose of the Respiratory Therapist Night position is to provide specialty respiratory services for the assessment, treatment and monitoring of residents with deficiencies or abnormalities of pulmonary function.

Consulting and auditing of each facilities respiratory therapy services and provide in depth training and competencies.

Priority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Qualifications

Must Be a Licensed Respiratory Therapist Experience

  • Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in respiratory services as a respiratory therapist.
  • Must be oriented to health care practices and procedures. Specific Requirements:
  • Must be duly licensed in accordance with laws of this state.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Must possess a strong sense of humor, responsibility and integrity.
  • Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
  • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents and staff.
  • Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides specialty respiratory services including assessment, treatment, and monitoring of residents with pulmonary deficiencies. They are also responsible for auditing respiratory therapy services and providing in-depth training and competencies to facility staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of two years of experience in respiratory services. Applicants must possess strong leadership abilities, the capacity to make independent decisions, and the ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pulmonary function assessmentPatient monitoringClinical trainingIndependent decision makingCommunicationTeamworkPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates TDC RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (69457) at PRIORITY MANAGEMENT a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,963 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,963 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $83k (middle half $65k–$109k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Louisiana59 active3,972 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,322 in the last 30 days727 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,963 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,963 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.2
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lafayette, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.