No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$90k (median of 66 jobs)
4.2/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,696 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Home respiratory therapy with rotating on-call. Set up and service equipment in patient homes. Lafayette, LA.
Join VieMed Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – Home Care, Rotating On-Call in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join VieMed Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – Home Care, Rotating On-Call.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the clinical, technical, and administrative functions of the home respiratory program, including equipment installation and patient assessment. They also manage clinical documentation, inventory, and staff training while coordinating with physicians and referral sources.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice and have relevant medical or respiratory experience. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and provide availability for patient contact and on-call rotations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
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