Respiratory Therapist (RT) Navigator/Lead - Pulmonary and Critical Care

Join our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn - Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes.
• Tuition.io - Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 10% is available for eligible full time employees.
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable)
• Onsite children's care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at Midtown and Eastside Evansville, Indiana, and Henderson, Kentucky. Subject to availability
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) Navigator/Lead, also known as the Pulmonary Navigator, plays a vital role in bridging clinical care and patient support for individuals with complex pulmonary conditions. Serving as a dedicated care coordinator, the RT Navigator guides patients through every stage of their treatment journey-from diagnosis to long-term management-ensuring they receive comprehensive education, advocacy, and access to essential resources. This role involves direct and indirect patient care in an outpatient setting, including advanced disease care coordination, post-discharge follow-up, facilitating referrals, data collection and analysis, and community outreach. By acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, the RT Navigator helps improve patient outcomes and quality of life through personalized, compassionate support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to the non-invasive ventilation clinic (NIV Clinic).
• Assists in development and direct support of the interstitial lung disease (ILD) program.
• Provides patients and their families with comprehensive information about their pulmonary condition, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
• Works with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Facilitates referrals for pulmonary rehabilitation, testing, and other necessary services, as well as coordinating follow-up care.
• Serves as a patient advocate, addressing concerns, and ensuring patients receive necessary resources and support.
• Tracks patient outcomes, identifies areas for improvement, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
• Engages with the community to raise awareness about pulmonary diseases and promote early diagnosis and treatment.
• Works closely with inpatient COPD navigators.
• Perform additional duties and/or separate responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an Accredited College/University Respiratory Therapy School.
• Minimum of five years' experience in Respiratory Care. Sleep experience preferred but not required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care is required.
• Must have current State Respiratory Care Practitioners license for states you will provide service in.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required and must recertify at least 2 weeks before expiration date