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Melissa Thornton

Respiratory Therapist

respiratory therapist Shreveport, LA Free Lance
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Gender
Female
Connections
26
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Melissa Thornton is one of them.
  • 263 respiratory therapists are based in LA (out of 17,046 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 17 contacts at Free Lance are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in LA: $49,000 – $85,000 (median $63,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in LA: Ochsner Health (10), Ochsner Health System (10), Baton Rouge General Medical Center (8).
  • 0% of respiratory therapists in LA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 57% of respiratory therapists in LA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed June 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Southern University at Shreveport
Associate's degree
2013
About Free Lance
Industry
Consumer Services
Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Professional Overview

Melissa Thornton is a Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Free Lance, based in Shreveport, LA. As a respiratory therapist, Thornton contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Shreveport, LA. Thornton holds academic credentials, including Associate's degree, from Southern University at Shreveport. Free Lance operates in the Consumer Services sector with a workforce of 500 to 999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Shreveport, LA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Recruiting respiratory therapist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Thornton located?
Melissa Thornton is based in Shreveport, LA. They are currently affiliated with Free Lance.
What is Melissa Thornton's specialty?
Melissa Thornton specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Respiratory Therapist.
Where does Melissa Thornton currently work?
Melissa Thornton currently works at Free Lance.
What is Melissa Thornton's educational background?
Melissa Thornton attended Southern University at Shreveport.
How do I contact Melissa Thornton for recruiting?
HealthTal provides verified direct email address and phone number for Melissa Thornton. Subscribe to access full contact details including personal email, direct dial, and LinkedIn profile.
How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?
Recruiting respiratory therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for respiratory therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in LA?
respiratory therapists in LA typically earn $49,000 to $85,000 annually, with a median of $63,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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