Wellness Specialist

Company: Yuma Regional Medical Center
Location: Yuma
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

How do I apply for a position? Where can I find information on my benefits? Do we have a program for help with personal issues? These are just some of the questions our Human Resources professionals answer on a daily basis. YRMC HR is at the heart of the organization and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and support to all of our team members. If you are passionate about people, YRMC HR might be the right fit for you!Position Summary:Under the direction of the Employee Health and Wellbeing Manager, the Wellness Specialist will have a unique opportunity to promote and grow Yuma Regional Medical Center's (YRMC) internal Wellbeing program, various community programs as well as develop YRMC's ergonomics program. The goal of YRMC's Wellbeing program is to enhance the health and wellbeing of our employees. This position requires a highly energetic individuals who has the ability to develop annual plans, facilitate programs, educate and evaluate job function.Education Required:Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy (Certified) or Bachelor's degree Exercise Science or similarEducation Preferred:Master's Public Health, Exercise Science or related fieldExperience Required:Experience coordinating worksite wellbeing programs and/or developing educational ergonomic programs with one year related experience.Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerpointStrong public speaking skillsDemonstrated ability to develop wellbeing strategies, policies and design specific interventions.Experience Preferred:Workers Compensation experienceConducting Ergonomics AnalysisPrimary Job Accountabilities:

• Develop Ergonomics program for YRMC which would include: ergonomics evaluations, training classes, equipment needs and collateral materials
  • Act as liaison for the Safe Patient team with internal stakeholders
  • Regular availability to provide coaching and fostering a safe patient handling and non-patient area environments
  • Develops and facilitates health/wellness programs for internal and community wellness programs.
  • Provides 1:1 health coaching including areas such as stress, eating, physical activity
  • Assisting Employee Health during high volume times with non-clinical tasksWork Schedule: 12-hours, Days, Monday through FridayPhysical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you upon interview.

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