Health and Wellness Specialist - Exercise is Medicine
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Job Summary
Responsible for distribution of Exercise is Medicine (EIM) information and referral tools to local healthcare providers and coordinates all referrals to ensure a positive experience for patients and increase membership. Job Responsibilities Assists with organization of specially assigned programs in the fitness areas for the member population.
Responsible for the day-to-day and long-term implementation of EIM programming.
Responsible for presenting special programs, events, and classes at the HealthPark, in the community, schools and for business & industry as needed.
Acts as point person for medical emergencies, opening/closing, minor problems, member concerns and contact of Manager on Duty when situation warrants.
Works with manager/supervisor training Fitness Coaches for EIM program and/or other specialty programs.
Ensures electronic documentation is completed for referred patients and assists with training and questions related to EPIC.
Monitors program participation and ensures electronic documentation is completed for referred patients.
Assists with troubleshooting simple electronic documentation errors and questions and routes more complex issues to appropriate IT support.
Develops a readiness to change interview tool to be administered to referred patients and interviews all referrals to determine if they are qualified to participate in the program(s).
May be responsible for documenting and entering charges in an electronic medical record system.
Collects pre and post data from outcomes and compiles reports for HealthPark Leadership and other parties as appropriate.
Creates reports to track participation rates and rollover.
Responsible for greeting every member and potential member with a smile and making themselves available to help meet their needs, answer their questions and make them feel important.
Works with leadership team to assist and coordinate special events related to programming.
Provides exercise information for patients, peers and the community which may include public speaking and education classes.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Health Education required upon hire OR
Bachelor's degree or higher in Exercise Physiology required upon hire OR
Bachelor's degree or higher in Sports Medicine required upon hire OR
Bachelor's degree or higher in Exercise Science required upon hire OR
Bachelor's degree or higher in Athletic Training required upon hire OR
Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Education required upon hire
A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
No experience required
AAPTE-CPFT - Certified Personal Fitness Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
ACE-AHFS - Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
ACE-CPT - Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
ACE-GFI - Group Fitness Instructor from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
ACSM-CPTC - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
ACSM-HFI - Health and Fitness Instructor from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
ACSM-RCEP - Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
ACSM-CCEP - Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
ACSM-CEP - Certified Exercise Physiologist from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
CI-CPT - Personal Trainer Certification from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
NASM-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
NCCPT-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
NCSF-CPT - National Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
NETA-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
NETA-CGEI - Certified Group Exercise Instructor from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
NFPT-CPT - Certified Personal Fitness Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
NSCA-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position OR
NSCA-CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) required within 9 months of employment in this position AND
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Experience with direct accountability for programs and customer service preferred.
- Location:
- Owensboro