Wellness Specialist
About The Position
The Wellness Specialist will assume duties related to community and employee health and wellness. This includes, but is not limited to, developing SMART goals with patients, coordinating and directing individuals to wellness resources, and serving as a primary point of contact for individuals enrolled in UHS Wellness programming. The Wellness Specialist will meet with both UHS employees and UHS patients to review health and wellness screenings and create a basic wellness plan based on UHS System Wellness programming available at that time in conjunction with established best practices. The Wellness Specialist will help to leverage organizational incentives, tools, and events to get the maximum benefit from this program. This position will provide assistance and support to the Medical Command Center on an as needed basis. Occasional evening and/or weekend work hours may be required based on program events.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in health, wellness, or related field
- At least 2 years of experience in health promotion, wellness, or a related field
- Certification in CPR and First Aid within 3 months of hire
- Health Coach Certification within 6 months of hire
- Personal Training Certification within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in health, wellness, or related field
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in health promotion, wellness, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Developing SMART goals with patients
- Coordinating and directing individuals to wellness resources
- Serving as a primary point of contact for individuals enrolled in UHS Wellness programming
- Meeting with UHS employees and UHS patients to review health and wellness screenings
- Creating a basic wellness plan based on UHS System Wellness programming and established best practices
- Leveraging organizational incentives, tools, and events to maximize program benefit
- Providing assistance and support to the Medical Command Center on an as needed basis
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Pet insurance
- Legal services
- Identity theft protection
- PTO starts accruing from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Virtual mental health support
- Food pantry
- PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses
- Leadership programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical ladders
- Internal mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
