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# Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist (Contract) - Houston (Beaumont), Texas at Heartbeat Health

- **Company:** Heartbeat Health
- **Location:** Houston, TX
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/heartbeathealth/a3501a38-865e-4fad-b273-f341e38d1697

## Job description

Title: Respiratory Therapist

Work Type: Contract/1099 role with consistent opportunities

Location: Jackson, Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi (local travel between clinics-45iminute radius)

Pay: Up to $1,200-$1,500/week; supplemental pay for years of experience, tenure with company, and region served as applicable

Added Benefits: Flexible scheduling that fits your life:daytime, weekday hours only with flexible scheduling (no inpatient stress and no holidays) Supportive, approachable leadership that values your expertise Opportunity for career advancement as we continue to grow

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 Houston (Beaumont), Texas 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.

## About Heartbeat Health

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Heartbeat Health is a virtual-first cardiology practice that delivers proactive, evidence-based heart care through remote diagnostics, telemedicine, and chronic care management across all 50 states.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C, 2024)
- **Headquarters**: New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Jeff Wessler, MD, MPhil

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Healthcare – Virtual Cardiology / Telehealth
- **Target customers**: B2B – Health systems, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), payers, and in-home health assessment organizations; also serves patients directly through virtual visits.
- **Mission / Purpose**: To revolutionize cardiovascular care by proactively identifying, treating, and managing moderate and high cardiovascular risk, improving outcomes while lowering costs.

## Products & Services
- **Virtual Cardiology Platform**: A tech-enabled service that combines remote diagnostics (e.g., home-based ECG, blood pressure monitoring), same-day interpretation, televisits, and evidence-based care pathways. Used for identification, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of cardiovascular conditions.
- **Chronic Care Management Programs**: Longitudinal care programs for high-risk populations, leveraging remote patient monitoring and coordinated care teams (cardiologists, APPs, RNs).
- **Post-Discharge Virtual Cardiology Program**: A randomized clinical trial‑backed program that reduced cardiac-related readmissions by 53% compared to standard care.
- **Diagnostic Services**: Remote interpretation of cardiac diagnostics (e.g., echocardiograms, holters) with 100% elimination of facility fees for patients.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Funding**: Total funding of $55.9M as of July 2024 (Series C: $25M led by Cressey & Company; prior rounds led by Echo Health Ventures, Optum Ventures, .406 Ventures, Kindred Ventures).
- **Annual Revenue**: $6M (latest reported)
- **Key Metric**: 1,000+ active provider licenses across all 50 states; 90%+ of members reach target blood pressure; 53% reduction in cardiac readmissions (per 2023 study).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Cressey & Company, Echo Health Ventures, Optum Ventures, .406 Ventures, Kindred Ventures. Partners include health systems, ACOs, payers, and in-home assessment organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: Ranked #227 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest‑growing private companies; 40.9% YoY headcount growth (89 employees); active job postings increased 16.7% YoY; launched collaboration with FlyteHealth (Sept 2025) for integrated cardiometabolic care.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest virtual cardiologist practice in the U.S.** (all 50 states), giving unmatched geographic reach.
- **Evidence‑based outcomes**: Published randomized trial showing 53% reduction in readmissions; 90%+ blood pressure control rates.
- **Tech‑enabled, multi‑modal care**: Synchronous, asynchronous, and collaborative care models with remote diagnostics, eliminating facility fees and improving access.
- **Strong payer/health system relationships**: Contracts with major ACOs and payers, positioning the company as a cost‑effective alternative to traditional cardiology.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of partner networks**: Deepening relationships with health systems, ACOs, and payers to capture more high‑risk populations.
- **Integration with cardiometabolic care**: Recent collaboration with FlyteHealth signals a move toward comprehensive cardiometabolic management.
- **Scaling clinical workforce**: Actively hiring cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and respiratory therapists to meet growing demand.
- **Leveraging real‑world data**: Using outcomes data to continuously refine care protocols and demonstrate value to partners.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote‑first culture**: Full‑time remote work environment with a progressive, flexible, and inclusive culture. The company emphasizes transparency and work‑life balance.
- **Meaningful mission**: Direct impact on reducing cardiovascular disease burden and improving patient outcomes.
- **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly scaling (40%+ headcount growth, Inc. 5000 honoree) offering career advancement opportunities.
- **Diverse, multidisciplinary team**: Combines clinicians, technologists, and innovators – a collaborative environment that values both clinical excellence and technical innovation.
- **Employee ratings**: 4.1/5.0 on LinkedIn (16 reviews), with high marks for compensation (4.5) and culture (4.3). Noted perks include flexible scheduling and a supportive remote work setup.

## Sources
1. [heartbeathealth.com](https://www.heartbeathealth.com/) – Company overview, mission, outcomes data
2. [heartbeathealth.com/about-us](https://www.heartbeathealth.com/about-us/) – Leadership team
3. [heartbeathealth.com/work-with-us](https://www.heartbeathealth.com/work-with-us/) – Culture and careers page
4. [jobs.lever.co/heartbeathealth](https://jobs.lever.co/heartbeathealth) – Active job postings
5. [linkedin.com/company/useheartbeat](https://co.linkedin.com/company/useheartbeat) – Employee data, funding, revenue, recent news, reviews

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