COPD Transition Navigator & Respiratory Educator

TEEMA Group; City of White Plains (NY); Presencial; USD 98.000 - 143.000; Jornada completa

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Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness perks

Descripción de la vacante

TEEMA Group is seeking a Respiratory Therapist COPD Transitional Navigator in New York to educate patients and families, guide hospital-to-home transitions, and coordinate post-discharge follow-up. You will work closely with physicians, case managers, and discharge planners to ensure safe discharges and referrals to pulmonary rehab and testing.

The role requires NYS licensure as a Respiratory Care professional, CPR/BLS and ACLS, and COPD expertise.

Formación

• Graduate of an AMA-approved program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Current NYS Respiratory Care License.
• Credentialed as an RRT or tracking to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Current CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Expert knowledge of COPD, clinical respiratory assessments, and pulmonary diseases.

Responsabilidades

• Educate patients and caregivers using diverse tools (lung models, handouts, videos) on COPD management and care plans.
• Serve as liaison among physicians, case managers, and discharge planners to ensure safe discharges and referrals to pulmonary rehab/testing.
• Perform post-discharge follow-up by phone to verify medication adherence and appointments.
• Provide full respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings for all ages.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to uphold standards and participate in ongoing education.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Educación

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program graduate

Descripción del empleo

TEEMA Group is seeking a Respiratory Therapist COPD Transitional Navigator in New York to educate patients and families, guide hospital-to-home transitions, and coordinate post-discharge follow-up. You will work closely with physicians, case managers, and discharge planners to ensure safe discharges and referrals to pulmonary rehab and testing.

The role requires NYS licensure as a Respiratory Care professional, CPR/BLS and ACLS, and COPD expertise.