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Lafayette, Louisiana

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23.5-$38.9/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

A well-established healthcare facility near Lafayette, Louisiana, is looking to add a full-time Respiratory Therapist to its team! This is a great opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist looking to join a supportive healthcare environment and make a difference in the lives of patients.

Pay: $23.50–$38.90/hour, depending on experience.

Respiratory Therapist Position

  • Full-time, direct-hire opportunity.
  • Provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including critical, non-critical, and chronically ill patients.
  • Monitor patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to provide inhaled medications and operate respiratory equipment as part of each patient's care plan.

Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
  • Active Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the state of employment.
  • 1–3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.

The Location

Enjoy the charm of Southwest Louisiana, where southern hospitality meets outdoor adventure and plenty of local entertainment!

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the area's access to lakes, fishing, hunting, boating, and both freshwater and saltwater recreation.

You'll also have convenient access to everyday amenities, with Houston and New Orleans just a drive away.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients across various acuity levels. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team to monitor patient progress and operate specialized respiratory equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and an active state license as an RT or RCP. One to three years of relevant clinical experience is preferred for this position.

Key Skills

Patient monitoringTreatment planningInhaled medication administrationRespiratory equipment operationCritical careNeonatal carePediatric care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 169 active listings.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$49k–$81kRespiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)571 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Louisiana61 active4,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 60% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,278 in the last 30 days802 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Ironside Human Resourcessilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index169 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 16 employers
11
<$85k
1
$95k
7
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
3
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
41%
PSLF eligible
24%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

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$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$34-$56.1/hr
#4

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$37.61-$55.27/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,953 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

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.