Deaconess Health System hiring Healthcare Advocate 1 Wellness in Evansville, Indiana, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Join Our TeamWe are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Job OverviewEmployee serves as a health coach working with individual employees to help them improve their lifestyles and make informed healthcare decisions. Staffs bio -metric screening sessions, conducts screening tests and documents results. Researches, plans, assigns, and delivers programming.

Job Duties include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Plans, coordinates and participates in bio-metric screening process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to provide education appropriate to the age of the individuals served.
• Prepares presentations and teaches wellness programs as required.
• Ensures that education materials are timely, accurate and consistent with current guidelines established by national organizations, such as the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and National Institute on Health.
• Maintains documentation and statistics including: screening results with historical comparisons, participation, counseling activities, referrals and ancillary activities. Reports screening comparisons annually as necessary.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Coaches employees on healthy lifestyles, providing direction, education, and goal setting to aid in improving the overall health of the individual. Utilizes bio-metric testing results as a basis for coaching individuals. Utilizes department approved education, standards, and health programming to achieve goals.
• Rounds to departments/companies as necessary to deliver elements of programming and to follow up on individual’s progress as required. Travels as necessary.
• Advises and instructs employees regarding physical fitness, exercise regimens, and various fitness activities. In some cases will demonstrate proper use of fitness equipment. Will advise on proper technique to achieve best results. Will caution and advise individuals to seek approval of their family physician regarding participation in activities.
• Advises and instructs employees on proper nutrition and healthy diet. Provides education and resources regarding nutrition based on department approved education and research.

What You Will Need

• Requires a health related degree, i.e. LPN, Health and Wellness Promotion or Exercise Science.
• A minimum of two years of healthcare programming is desired.
• Experience in personal training highly recommended.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• LPNs must have a current active license in the state of Indiana.
• Membership in related organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine, Association for Worksite Health Promotion, National Wellness Association, and Wellness Councils of America are preferred but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Why Choose Deaconess?Deaconess is one of the largest, local employers in the tristate area and is consistently recognized as a leader in healthcare at the state and national levels. Compassion for patients and dedication to the community are core values of Deaconess and have been since our founding in 1892. We value our employees and offer an extensive benefits package. Throughout the Health System, we offer work environments that support professional development and personal success. Come join us and find a CAREER you can love.

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