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Lafayette, Louisiana

TDC RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (68911)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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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 primary purpose of this role is to deliver specialized respiratory services, including the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of residents experiencing pulmonary function deficiencies. This includes consulting, auditing respiratory therapy services at facilities, and providing in-depth training and competency checks.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed Respiratory Therapists with a minimum of two years of experience in respiratory services and must be oriented to current healthcare practices and procedures. Essential requirements include state licensure, English proficiency, strong teamwork, independent decision-making ability, and excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

LicensingCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates TDC RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (68911) 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 3,913 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 48% 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 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $68k–$111k)19 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingLouisiana index 88.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Louisiana64 active3,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,913 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

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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 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.