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Lee Health

Certified Asthma & COPD Educator

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$28.47 - $45.55/hr

Asthma - COPD Management Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 5:30:00 PM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $28.47 - $45.55 / hour Certified Asthma & COPD Educator Join Lee Health as a ...

TEEMA

Respiratory Therapist - COPD

White Plains, NY · On-site

$98K - $143K/yr

By delivering heart-centered education, conducting clinical assessments, and coordinating safe ... Expert knowledge of COPD, clinical respiratory assessments, and pulmonary diseases. * Core ...

Major Health Partners

Resp. Care Navigator

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

Indiana State Licensure and RRT by the NBRC Annual CPR certification (BLS) Credentialed as a COPD Educator via the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) course within 1 year of hire.

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Major Hospital

Resp. Care Navigator

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

Credentialed as a COPD Educator via the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) course within 1 year of hire. * Education * High School Diploma or GED * CRT, or RRT by the NBRC * Graduate of ...

Major Hospital

Resp. Care Navigator

Shelbyville, IN · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

Credentialed as a COPD Educator via the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) course within 1 year of hire. * Education * High School Diploma or GED * CRT, or RRT by the NBRC * Graduate of ...

Astrazeneca

NY

US Medical Affairs Director - COPD Biologics** provides US focused‐ medical leadership for all ... Contribute to **launch readiness planning**, including: + Medical education strategy + Scientific ...

Astrazeneca

NY · On-site

$200.69 - $275/hr

US Medical Affairs Director - COPD Biologics** provides US focused‐ medical leadership for all ... Contribute to **launch readiness planning**, including: + Medical education strategy + Scientific ...

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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for copd educator in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a COPD Educator job?

A COPD Educator is a healthcare professional who teaches patients about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), its management, and ways to improve their quality of life. They provide education on medications, breathing techniques, lifestyle changes, and proper inhaler use. COPD Educators may work in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients. Their goal is to help individuals better manage their condition, reduce hospital visits, and improve overall lung health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Copd Educator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a COPD Educator, you need a background in respiratory therapy, nursing, or a related healthcare field, along with experience in patient education about chronic lung disease. Familiarity with spirometry, oxygen therapy equipment, electronic medical records, and certifications such as Certified COPD Educator (CCEP) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are typical requirements. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and motivational interviewing skills help build trust and effectively guide patients. These competencies are crucial for equipping individuals with the knowledge and strategies needed to manage COPD, improve health outcomes, and reduce hospital readmissions.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a COPD Educator?

As a COPD Educator, your days will frequently involve assessing patients’ understanding of their condition, providing tailored education on medication use and inhaler technique, and teaching strategies for symptom management. You may run group classes, one-on-one sessions, or collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop patient-specific care plans. Tracking patient progress and documenting outcomes are also important parts of the role. This position allows you to make a significant impact on patients’ long-term health and support their journey toward managing chronic lung disease more effectively.

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Infographic showing various Copd Educator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,531 per year, or $24.3 per hour.
Certified Asthma & COPD Educator

Certified Asthma & COPD Educator

Lee Health

Fort Myers, FL • On-site

$28.47 - $45.55/hr

Full-time

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 192 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Location: HealthPark Commons, 16281 Bass Road, Fort Myers FL
Department: Asthma - COPD Management
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to 5:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $28.47 - $45.55 / hour
Certified Asthma & COPD Educator
Join Lee Health as a Certified Asthma & COPD Educator and play a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and live healthier lives. In this unique position, you'll serve as a clinical expert in asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis management, empowering patients and their families through education, coaching, and personalized self-management strategies.
As a trusted resource for both Lee Health and the community, you'll work closely with patients across the continuum of care to identify barriers to treatment, connect them with valuable resources, and improve health outcomes. You'll also lead tobacco cessation counseling efforts and support community outreach initiatives focused on pulmonary health and disease prevention.
This role is ideal for a passionate Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse who enjoys patient education, relationship-building, and making a meaningful difference beyond the bedside. You'll have the opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with advocacy, wellness promotion, and community engagement while helping patients gain the knowledge and confidence needed to better manage their chronic respiratory conditions.
What You'll Bring:
  • Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Experience caring for pediatric and adult patients with asthma and COPD
  • Strong communication, coaching, and patient education skills
  • A passion for improving outcomes through disease management and preventive care
  • Commitment to obtaining specialty certifications and advancing expertise in pulmonary education

If you're looking for a role where education, prevention, and patient advocacy come together, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families throughout Southwest Florida.
Laurel Bush Recruiter - I look forward to speaking with you!
(315)389-5457 / laurel.bush@leehealth.org OR schedule a good day and time on my calendar for a conversation using this link:
https://olivia.paradox.ai/in/LeeHealth/LaurelBushSummary
The Certified Asthma & COPD Educator will be an expert in the field of Asthma, COPD and Bronchiectasis disease management, including teaching, educating, managing, monitoring, and providing self-management skills to the patient, and family/caregiver. The individual will be a resource to Lee Health and the community in the field of Asthma, COPD and Bronchiectasis disease management. The individual will work to identify patient and family barriers to the treatment and management of Asthma, COPD and Bronchiectasis, including providing resources to address social, economic, and financial barriers. This individual will provide tobacco cessation counseling for patients and in the community.
Requirements
Education: Bachelors' Degree in the prospective health care field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of twoyears of experience in the health care field, including in the care of pediatric and adult asthma and COPD patients.
Certifications: Certified Asthma Educator Specialist through the National Board for Respiratory Care required within six months from the date of hire. BLS Certification required. Completion and passing of the Pulmonary Disease Educator and Clinician Training on Tobacco Dependence for Respiratory Therapists courses through the American Association for Respiratory Care is required within three months from the date of hire.
License: Must have a license in one of the following health care fields: Respiratory Therapy (RRT) or Nursing (RN) through the Florida Department of Health.
Other: The individual must have excellent communication skills.
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Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health systems in Florida. With 4 acute care hospitals; Lee Memorial, Healthpark Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center, two specialty hospitals; Gaisano Children's Hospital and The Rehab Hospital. Lee Physician Group with over 80 practices throughout Southwest Florida, a Regional Cancer Center, seven outpatient centers, three walk-in clinics and two pediatric outpatient facilities. HEALTHGRADES ranks Lee Healths four acute care hospitals in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence in 2019, 2020, 2021 AND 2022 and is included in America's 250 Best Hospitals

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