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Pulmonary Disease Navigator

Baptist Health
United States, Indiana, New Albany
Jan 20, 2026
Summary The Pulmonary Disease Respiratory Therapy Navigator provides clinical support, treatment access, education and coordination of patient-centered care to benefit the patient, family and multidisciplinary physicians while helping achieve optimal outcomes for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (COPD) patients and their families. This position will serve as the navigator for the medical inpatients that have a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other pulmonary disease. Work with Pulmonary Clinic to provide targeted care and education for these patients. Job Description: Seeking aPulmonary Disease Navigator! Full-time, days Baptist Health Floyd, Respiratory CareSouthern Indiana/ Louisville, Kentucky area The pulmonary disease educator is a respiratory therapist that assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performsdiagnostic test procedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by assisting with qualityimprovement projects and development of the pulmonary disease program. The pulmonary disease educatorfollows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in whichrespiratory therapy is practiced.Position/Opportunity Highlights: * Opportunity to work in all areas of the hospital * Opportunity to use a variety of Respiratory Therapy skills * Opportunity to work with a great team of Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapists Qualifications: * Associate or bachelor's degreefrom an AMA Accredited Respiratory Program Bachelor's degreefrom an AMA Accredited Respiratory Program preferred Successful completion of the CRT or RRT exam from the NBRC, if not RRT must obtain within 12 months of hire * Indiana State Respiratory Care Practitioner License * BLS certification required, will provide training * ACLS certification within 12 months of hire * PALS certification within 12 months of hire * NRP certification within 6 months of hire We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE. Work Experience Education If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.