Full time
Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO, USA
Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Center for Pediatric Pulmonary Disease & Allergy (PPD&A) is seeking a Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) to provide comprehensive, home-based asthma education and self-management support to pediatric patients and their families following emergency department (ED) visits for asthma at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH). This position is open to any healthcare professional eligible for AE-C certification under NBRC requirements. St. Louis continues to experience asthma rates nearly three times the national average, with significantly higher ED visits and hospitalizations. In 2024, SLCH recorded over 2,100 asthma-related ED visits, underscoring the urgent need for improved asthma education and post-discharge support. Many caregivers struggle to manage complex asthma regimens at home, which often leads to repeat ED visits and hospital admissions. To address this need, the Center is launching a new home-based asthma education...


