Wellness Center Coordinator

Overview

Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates exercise programs and guidelines for patients, employees and the Capital Health community in accordance with outlined objectives. Advises and assists with elements of the Capital Health Employee Wellness Program as well as other assigned patient and member programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates assigned Wellness Center programs, including client fitness assessments, client class scheduling, and coordination with departments in partnership for mutual programs.
• Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive programs that drive client goal achievement and Wellness Center retention.
• Advises medical professionals on the benefits of exercise for medical conditions.
• Collaborates with physicians to identify patients appropriate for referral to Wellness Center programs. Reviews clients' medical history, assess risks, and develop individualized exercise plans, based on physician's referral.
• Collaborates with physician leader of the program to develop, implement, and revise protocols based on the individual needs of the patient populations served.
• Maintains and shares outcomes data for patients, enrolled in Wellness Center programs. Tracks and reports on program participation, effectiveness, and satisfaction.
• Understands, discusses, and promotes the Wellness Center, is actively involved with assigned program development, special events and other Wellness Center related events.
• Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
• Collaborates with Capital Health Human Resources director on the design, implementation, and execution of elements of the Employee Wellness Program with the objective of improving the health status of employees, lowering medical plan costs, and reducing incidents of absence due to illness and injury.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or related allied health or three years’ related experience in lieu of a degree. American College Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council of Exercise (ACE), and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) preferred
• Three years of experience developing and delivering personalized wellness programs for individuals. Experience from a healthcare setting preferred. Previous experience in the administration of physical assessments including blood pressure, heart rate, rate of perceived exertion, movement patterns, and exercise prescriptions required.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,AHA Heartsaver AED
• Strong communicator, effective promoter, inspiring worker. Takes initiative to grow programming and has strong organizational skills
• Additional experience in business program coordination and communication preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Ability to work independently

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequent physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead
• Occasional physical demands include: Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
• Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Twisting , Bending , Squat/kneel/crawl , Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include:

• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A

Our Network

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine and to have a completed COVID-19 vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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