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Deidra Pirtle

Lead Respiratory Therapist

respiratory therapist Fort Wayne, IN Lutheran Downtown Hospital
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
4 years at Lutheran Downtown Hospital
Gender
Female
Connections
123
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Deidra Pirtle is one of them.
  • 471 respiratory therapists are based in IN (out of 28,590 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4 contacts at Lutheran Downtown Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in IN: $51,000 – $87,000 (median $65,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in IN: Indiana University Health (31), St.Vincent Health (14), Franciscan Health (13).
  • 62% of respiratory therapists in IN have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
  • Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
  • 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
Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast
Associate of Science (A.S.)
2006
Skills
Hospitals Acute Care Icu Healthcare Critical Care Patient Education Respiration Patient Safety Acls Bls Medical Terminology Ekg Direct Patient Care Ventilators Respiratory Care Cpr Certified Pediatrics Respiratory Therapy Emergency Room Medication Administration Long Term Acute Care Mechanical Ventilation Patient Advocacy Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support Inpatient Care Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electronic Medical Record Customer Service Intensive Care
About Lutheran Downtown Hospital
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$1M to <$10M
Professional Overview

Deidra Pirtle is a Lead Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Lutheran Downtown Hospital, based in Fort Wayne, IN. As a respiratory therapist, Pirtle contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Fort Wayne, IN. They have been with Lutheran Downtown Hospital for 4 years. Pirtle holds academic credentials, including Associate of Science (A.S.), from Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast. Core competencies include Hospitals, Acute Care, Icu, Healthcare, Critical Care. 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 Fort Wayne, IN 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Deidra Pirtle located?
Deidra Pirtle is based in Fort Wayne, IN. They are currently affiliated with Lutheran Downtown Hospital.
What is Deidra Pirtle's specialty?
Deidra Pirtle specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Lead Respiratory Therapist.
Where does Deidra Pirtle currently work?
Deidra Pirtle currently works at Lutheran Downtown Hospital. They have been there for 4 years.
What is Deidra Pirtle's educational background?
Deidra Pirtle attended Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast.
How do I contact Deidra Pirtle for recruiting?
HealthTal provides verified direct email address and phone number for Deidra Pirtle. 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 IN?
respiratory therapists in IN typically earn $51,000 to $87,000 annually, with a median of $65,000. 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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