Respiratory Care Coordinator & Care Liaison

Adobe Population Health; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Population Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Coordinator (HCBS) in Memphis, TN to support patients with complex respiratory needs across care settings. This role emphasizes clinical oversight, education, and collaboration rather than hands-on care, with travel throughout Memphis and Shelby County.

The RCCC will advocate for patients, provide evidence-based recommendations, and help close gaps in care while ensuring medical necessity of ongoing treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of clinical healthcare experience.
• Experience supporting patients with complex respiratory needs (COPD, tracheostomy, ventilator dependence).
• Ability to explain complex medical concepts to patients and teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professionalism, integrity and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel across Memphis and Shelby County.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite and virtual visits to assess clinical status across care settings.
• Review patient history and progress toward care goals.
• Document findings and oversee care plans for clinical appropriateness.
• Provide consultative input on respiratory care and disease management.
• Evaluate patient adherence to therapies and barriers to outcomes.
• Educate patients and families; provide clinical training to partners.
• Coordinate with physicians, home equipment vendors, and care teams.

Skills

Clinical experience

Respiratory care experience

Communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Teamwork

Flexibility

HIPAA compliance

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

Graduate of AMA-accredited respiratory care program (CoARC)

NBRC licensure (CRT/RRT/RCP)

Driver’s license and auto insurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

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Respiratory Care Coordinator (HCBS) (TN - Shelby County)

Full Time Professional Memphis - Shelby County Memphis, TN, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 2438

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

ABOUT ADOBE

Adobe Population Health (APH) is a women-owned health solutions company founded in 2018 with a mission of positively impacting the lives we touch. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, with satellite locations across multiple states, APH fosters a culture rooted in inclusivity, human kindness, and high-quality care.

Recognized by Inc. 5000as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies and honored five consecutive years as a “Best Place to Work” by thePhoenix Business Journal, APH continues to expand its reach and impact.

APH partners with health plans, providers, hospitals, and families to deliver tailored programs including case management, in-home and in-clinic wellness assessments, preventative care, transitional care, and social services. As one of the nation’s few fully integrated healthcare organizations, APH delivers comprehensive, coordinated medical and social support through a wide range of specialized service lines.

With continued growth on the horizon, APH is seeking mission-driven individuals who are passionate about improving health outcomes and supporting those in need.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Home and Community-Based Respiratory Care Coordinator (RCC) plays a vital role in supporting patients with complex respiratory conditions by serving as a trusted clinical resource, advocate, and educator. This role emphasizes oversight, education, and collaboration rather than direct hands-on care, ensuring that patients with conditions such as COPD, tracheostomies, and ventilator dependence receive the best possible outcomes across acute and post-acute care settings.

By acting as a bridge between patients, families, providers, equipment vendors, and healthcare organizations, the Respiratory Care Coordinator helps close gaps in care, improve care coordination, reduce preventable hospital readmissions, and ensure the medical necessity of ongoing treatment plans. This position requires strong clinical expertise in respiratory care, effective communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.

Clinical Liaisons may work across multiple care environments, including Acute Care Hospitals, Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACHs), Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), and patient homes. This role requires travel throughout Memphis, all of Shelby County, and surrounding areas.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their voices and needs are clearly communicated to providers and care teams.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to optimize clinical outcomes and enhance quality of care.
• Identify and communicate gaps in care, escalating concerns appropriately to leadership and partner organizations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in respiratory care, promoting best practices and updated standards of care.
• Act as a collaborative partner across interdisciplinary teams, vendors, and providers to achieve alignment in patient care goals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct onsite and virtual visits (weekly to monthly) with patients across care settings to assess overall clinical status.
• Review patient history, current respiratory needs, and progress toward established care goals.
• Document findings and provide oversight to ensure care plans remain clinically appropriate.

Clinical Consultation (Non-Hands-On)

• Provide consultative input regarding respiratory care, disease management, and patient adherence.
• Evaluate and report on:
  • Disease processes and best practices for respiratory management.
  • Patient compliance with prescribed therapies, including medications and respiratory devices.
  • Patient progress toward ventilator weaning, decannulation, or other liberation goals.
• Identify barriers impacting patient adherence or outcomes, including social determinants of health (SDOH).

Education & Advocacy

• Provide patient and family education on disease management, device use, and lifestyle modifications.
• Support patients in understanding their care plans and treatment goals.
• Provide clinical training and feedback to customers, caregivers, or healthcare partners on respiratory care competencies.
• Partner with physicians, home equipment companies, and customers to recommend interventions or escalate concerns.
• Offer feedback on patient medical necessity, including justification for changes to care levels or services.
• Communicate and collaborate with leadership regarding critical care gaps, compliance issues, and quality improvement opportunities.

Quality & Reporting

• Ensure patient records are complete, accurate, and compliant with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Track and report on patient outcomes, quality indicators, and care coordination efforts.
• Provide timely updates to leadership regarding clinical trends, risks, and opportunities for improved outcomes.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3+) years of clinical expertise in healthcare roles.
• Strong clinical background with experience supporting patients with complex respiratory needs (COPD, tracheostomy, ventilator dependence).
• Effective communicator with the ability to explain complex medical concepts to patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all interactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with EMR and telehealth platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to accommodate schedule changes and evaluate patients as needed, including occasional after-hours or urgent consults.
• Compliance with HIPAA and all applicable state/federal confidentiality regulations.
• Professional appearance and commitment to representing the organization with excellence.
• Reliable transportation for patient visits.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Graduate of an approved American Medical Association (AMA)-accredited school for respiratory care by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care ( CoARC ).
• Current, active, and unencumbered state licensure as a certified respiratory therapist, registered respiratory therapist, or respiratory care practitioner (CRT/RRT/RCP) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Proof of current auto insurance coverage.
• Paid Orientation and Training
• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Paid Time Off (15 days)

CHARACTER & COMPETENCIES

• Courage –To have the courage to the right thing at the right time.
• Ownership –To take ownership of every issue you touch.
• Respect –To respect yourself, co-workers, and for those whom you care.
• Excellence –To be excellent in all that you do.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to travel, up to 90 minutes one-way.
• Occasionally required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Continually required to sit.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May occasionally lift and/or move more than 30 pounds.
• Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting 30 lbs., transporting materials, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use of hands, balancing, walking, standing, talking, hearing, and typing.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

APH is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.