Pulmonary Disease Navigator (Respiratory Therapy)

Location: Tufts Medical Center; onsite patient-care role

Pay range: $40.53–$51.67 per hour

Company

hirify.global provides healthcare services and supports patient care, clinical education, and medical research.

What you will do

• Assess patients admitted with COPD, asthma, respiratory failure, asthmatic bronchitis, and related pulmonary conditions to determine education and follow-up needs.
• Coordinate respiratory orders for discharge and support patients transitioning home.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, case managers, social workers, and support services to develop care plans.
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, oxygen therapy, delivery devices, inhaler technique, smoking cessation, and advanced care planning.
• Conduct follow-up calls and coordinate referrals to pulmonary rehabilitation and pulmonary function services.
• Maintain admission and readmission data and participate in continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Massachusetts Respiratory Care licensure and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Pulmonary Disease Educator Certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Ability to stand and walk for approximately 90% of the workday and transport respiratory therapy equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Five years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
• Compensation is determined based on experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity.