Respiratory Therapist - PRN
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Job Description
About CLS Health
CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician-led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. We're a dynamic team on a mission to provide better healthcare options for Houstonians!
We Are Looking For
We are seeking a skilled and motivated PRN Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) / Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to join our team.
In this crucial role, you will be the face of our clinical service, responsible for setting up and educating patients on their sleep apnea therapy equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, etc.) in their homes or at our care center.
Your expertise will ensure patients start therapy confidently and correctly, directly impacting their compliance and quality of life.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform in-home and clinical set-ups for new CPAP, AutoPAP, BiPAP, and related respiratory equipment.
- Provide comprehensive, clear, and compassionate patient education on device operation, maintenance, mask fitting, and therapy expectations.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and provide clinical support to patients via phone or follow-up visits.
- Ensure accurate documentation of setup, patient education, and initial compliance data in the patient record.
- Collaborate with referring physicians and our DME team to ensure seamless patient care.
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, accreditation (Joint Commission/CHAP/ACHC), and safety standards.
- Work Part-Time or PRN
Requirements
Required: Valid state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) and credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Required: Minimum of 2 years of recent, hands-on experience with sleep apnea therapy setups and patient education in a DME, home health, or sleep clinic setting.
- In-depth knowledge of PAP devices, masks, and related supplies.
- Strong interpersonal and teaching skills, with the ability to put anxious patients at ease.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with a PRN, flexible schedule.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and clean driving record.
- High level of professionalism and commitment to patient confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist will perform in-home and clinical setups for respiratory equipment while providing comprehensive patient education on device operation and maintenance. They are also responsible for troubleshooting equipment issues and ensuring accurate documentation of patient care and compliance data.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,985 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $80k (middle half $72k–$87k)64 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Texas | 231 active | 3,986 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 56% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,233 in the last 30 days | 754 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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