Respiratory Therapist

We are looking for a dependable, adaptable Respiratory Therapist to provide in-home vent, trach, and suction services to patients in the Stratford, CT area. This is a field-based, part-time or full-time independent contractor position with structured hours, ideal for an RT who enjoys hands-on, one-on-one patient care in a home setting and is comfortable working across a range of ages, including pediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to patients' homes to provide ventilator management, tracheotomy care, and suctioning services
  
• Assess patient status and equipment function at each visit, addressing any concerns promptly
  
• Educate patients and caregivers on vent/trach care, suctioning technique, and equipment troubleshooting
  
• Document visits, clinical observations, and equipment status accurately and in a timely manner
  
• Communicate with referring physicians and internal teams regarding patient status and care needs
  
• Provide safe, competent care to patients of all ages, including pediatric patients
  
• Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and regulatory standards
  

Qualifications

• Active RT license in good standing
  
• Required: Experience with ventilator and tracheotomy/suction care
  
• Comfortable and willing to work with pediatric patients
  
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes
  
• Strong interpersonal and patient education skills
  
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with documentation
  
• Comfortable working independently with a flexible, variable schedule
  

Schedule & Pay

• Part time or Full time
  
• After hours and weekends as needed
  
• 1099 independent contractor position
  
• Paid per service provided, plus mileage reimbursement
  

Inclusion and equal opportunity

We're committed to working with contractors from all backgrounds and engaging talent through a fair, inclusive selection process. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the engagement process, please let us know.