Pulmonary Care Coordinator

Position Overview

The Pulmonary Care Coordinator serves as a clinical resource and patient advocate for individuals with chronic pulmonary conditions, primarily focusing on COPD management and Inspire therapy coordination.

Department:
Pulmonary Medicine Clinic

Hours:

Full time, 40 hours/week
Shift: 1st

• Assist in managing COPD registries, reports, and population health initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, case management, and other healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Conduct telephone follow-up and patient assessments to identify barriers to care and address clinical concerns.
• Coordinate patient referrals, consultations, diagnostic testing, and procedural scheduling.
• Coordinate post-hospitalization follow-up appointments and interventions to reduce readmissions.
• Educate patients on Inspire therapy, eligibility requirements, treatment expectations, and follow-up care.
• Ensure patients complete required testing and appointments within established time frames.
• Facilitate communication between pulmonology, sleep medicine, ENT providers, surgery scheduling teams, and device representatives.
• Facilitate referrals to pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation programs, home health services, and community resources.
• Identify and manage high-risk COPD patients through proactive outreach and ongoing monitoring.
• Inspire Therapy Coordination.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor program outcomes.
• Monitor COPD quality metrics and assist with performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient education regarding COPD disease management, inhaler techniques, oxygen therapy, smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and symptom recognition.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for patients undergoing evaluation and treatment with Inspire therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
• Track patient progress through all phases of the Inspire program, including evaluation, implantation, activation, and ongoing follow-up.

• Associate's Degree (Required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation).
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Estimated compensation range $29.08 - $45.07 per hour, based on experience.