Respiratory Therapist- Asthma/COPD Educator

Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians,Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist-Asthma/COPD Educator at Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, Inc. collaborates with clinicians in Columbus, OH to assess, educate, and advocate for COPD and asthma therapies for patients in an on-site, full-time role.

Requirements include Ohio state licensure with RRT, an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred), 2+ years of experience with chronic lung disease, and proven skills in patient education, pulmonary function testing, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Experience educating patients on asthma and COPD management.
• Proficient in pulmonary function testing procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic health records.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage, educate and advocate COPD and asthma therapies per guidelines.
• Evaluate patient and determine appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide verbal and written asthma education.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing and review results with physicians.
• Instruct patients on use and care of respiratory devices.
• Develop asthma/COPD action plans and documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Set and discuss management goals with patient and family.

Skills

Asthma education

Pulmonary function testing

Patient counseling

Electronic health records

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Ohio RRT licensure

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist- Asthma/COPD Educator

Job Category: Ancillary

Requisition Number: RESPI005286

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Columbus, OH, USA

Description

The Respiratory Therapist responsibilities will include assessing, managing, educating, and advocating therapy for patients.

• Full Time/Benefits Eligible
• Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:00pm
• Columbus, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the assessment, management/education, facilitation and advocacy for options and services for COPD and asthma patients. Address appropriate therapeutic methods for various lung diseases following established guidelines.
• Evaluate patient and determine appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide verbal and written asthma education to patient and family members.
• Perform Pulmonary Functions Testing. Discuss/review the results with the physician, and together establish a medication treatment plan.
• Instruct patient/family on proper use and care of medical devise deemed appropriate for the patient.
• Develop and instruct use/documentation of asthma/COPD action plan and diary/journal.
• Perform timely and accurate documentation.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.
• Set and discuss management goals with the patient/family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Required: Licensed in the state of Ohio and hold RRT credential
• Required: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Required: 2+ years of experience working with all types of chronic lung disease
• Preferred: Previous experience with COPD and asthma patients, adult and/or pediatric

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational skills to allow for direct patient care
• Strong knowledge of chronic lung disease and treatment plans
• Knowledge of electronic health records
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

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