Ronald Purpora

Registered Respiratory Therapist · Kindred Healthcare

respiratory therapist Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
29 years
since Jan 1997

Experience

Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Kindred Healthcare
Since Jan 1997 · 29 years · Fort Worth, TX

Education

East Texas State University
Master of Science (MS)
1991 – 1993
University of South Carolina
1972 – 1975

About Kindred Healthcare

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
9440 Poppy Dr, Dallas, TX

Professional Overview

Ronald Purpora is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Kindred Healthcare, based in Fort Worth, TX. As a respiratory therapist, Purpora contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Fort Worth, TX. They have been with Kindred Healthcare for 29 years. Purpora holds academic credentials, including Master of Science (MS), from East Texas State University and University of South Carolina. Kindred Healthcare operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. 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 Worth, TX 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.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Ronald Purpora is one of them.
  • 1,476 respiratory therapists are based in TX (out of 101,236 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,526 contacts at Kindred Healthcare are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in TX: $53,000 – $91,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in TX: Memorial Hermann Health System (53), Texas Children's Hospital (52), Texas Health Resources (50).
  • 0% of respiratory therapists in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 67% of respiratory therapists in TX have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ronald Purpora located?

Ronald Purpora is based in Fort Worth, TX. They are currently affiliated with Kindred Healthcare.

What is Ronald Purpora's specialty?

Ronald Purpora specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Ronald Purpora currently work?

Ronald Purpora currently works at Kindred Healthcare. They have been there for 29 years.

What is Ronald Purpora's educational background?

Ronald Purpora attended East Texas State University and University of South Carolina.

How do I contact Ronald Purpora for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in TX?

respiratory therapists in TX typically earn $53,000 to $91,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. 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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