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Respiratory Therapist (Contract) - Kansas City, MO

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Kansas City, MOContract$245–300Posted 2w agoStill listed 1w ago

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Compensation
$245–300
Location
Kansas City, MO
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CRT Or RRT Or CPFT Or RPFT Credential, required

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist performs pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry testing at primary care clinics in the Kansas City area. The role includes educating patients, administering albuterol when indicated, monitoring testing, and preparing results for pulmonologist review. The position is described as a 1099 contractor role with flexible scheduling of one to five days per week and weekday daytime opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, nice to haveSpirometry, nice to havePatient/Family Education, nice to haveQuality Assurance, nice to haveSpirometry Testing, requiredPulmonary Function Testing, requiredAlbuterol Administration, requiredPatient Education, requiredCommuting to Clinics, requiredFlexible Scheduling, requiredEnglish and Spanish, nice to haveIndependence, nice to haveReliability, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveResourcefulness, nice to have

Qualifications

CRT or RRT or CPFT or RPFT Credential, requiredSpirometry or Pulmonary Function Testing Experience, required

Full job description

About the Role: We’re hiring Respiratory Therapists (CRT or RRT) and Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT or RPFT) to perform simple spirometry testing (pre/post albuterol) at primary care clinics in the Kansas City area. Why Join Crosswalk Health?

  • Monday–Friday daytime schedule
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Flexible scheduling (1–5 days per week)
  • Consistent weekday opportunities in a 1099 contractor role
  • Competitive daily pay
  • Clinical independence with a supportive, collaborative team
  • The opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding healthcare company

What You'll Do

  • Visit local primary care clinics to perform pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry testing
  • Educate and coach patients to ensure accurate, high-quality results
  • Safely administer albuterol when indicated and monitor patients throughout testing
  • Grade and upload completed testing for pulmonologist review
  • Maintain testing equipment and follow quality and safety standards
  • Build trusted relationships with patients and clinic teams while representing Crosswalk Health with professionalism and compassion

You'll Thrive at Crosswalk If You...

  • Enjoy working independently and take ownership of your day
  • Are dependable and reliable—patients, clinic partners, and teammates know they can count on you
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, providers, and coworkers
  • Are adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable navigating change
  • Enjoy learning new technology and continuously improving your skills
  • Take pride in delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality care

Qualifications:

  • Current CRT, RRT, CPFT, or RPFT credential
  • Experience performing bedside spirometry or pulmonary function testing
  • Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and safe albuterol administration
  • Comfortable commuting to clinics throughout a region
  • Available to work a flexible schedule
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

A Little More About Us: Crosswalk Health is transforming pulmonary care by bringing high-quality, guideline-based spirometry directly into primary care clinics. Our technology-enabled model helps patients receive earlier diagnoses while making specialty respiratory care more accessible—especially in rural and underserved communities. Since seeing our first patient in July 2025, we've grown rapidly. In just six months, our team performed more than 3,000 spirometry tests. Today, we're proud to have a team of 60 respiratory therapists delivering care across 19 regions in 9 states, and we've helped nearly 10,000 patients access high-quality pulmonary diagnostics. As a last-growing healthcare startup, we're building more than a company—we're building a new model for pulmonary care. Every member of our team has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we continue to grow, innovate, and expand access to respiratory care across the country.

245 - 300 USD

How this job compares

Set against the 4,095 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$245–300
  • US median$83–108K/yr92 salary ranges
  • Missouri median$32–45/hr20 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 93 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri and 4,095 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Missouri
Experience
Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,259 postings).
Education
75 of the 4,095 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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