Health Educator - Comprehensive Weight M... Job at Avera Health, Sioux Falls, SD

MXBZdkpxWEhCVk9xRjR6K2VpdmZFMXRycXc9PQ==
  • Avera Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description

Job Description

Provides health assessment, nutrition, weight management and behavior modification education for individuals, corporations and health plans. Assists in training, marketing and growing the Bariatric program. Primary role is to serve as weight management and nutrition education Health Educator for Bariatric Program patients.

  • Utilizes established coaching guidelines and protocols including those from specified weight management programs.

  • Assists in providing related health promotion activities.

  • Assess, develop, and implement wellness and weight management programs for Bariatric surgery and non-surgical weight loss patients.

  • Communicate effectively with the client, family, physician, and other team members regarding client status, progress, and needs.

  • Prepares written documentation as required including checklists, screening forms, client file documentation, EMR as applicable and other outcome/quality reports.

  • Assist in reviewing of: 1) research, 2) patient educational materials, and 3) department protocols to ensure best practice intervention delivery.

  • Prepares and facilitates programming seminars including: intake of participants, presentation, and 1:1 coaching.

  • Responsible for program content, development and training while supporting health coaches in effective program delivery. Maintains clinical and behavioral competencies of Certified Health Coaches.

  • Evaluate quality and effectiveness of programs and services on a regular basis for improvement, observation, comparing and monitoring data to determine compliance and efficacy of determined interventions.

  • Facilitate program scheduling and work with health coaches to cover shifts appropriately.

Job Requirements
Associate's in health related field

Certified Professional Health Coach - Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) within 1 Year or

Weight Management Specialist - American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA) within 1 Year or

ACE Certified Health Coach - American Council on Exercise (ACE) within 1 Year

2 years healthcare

Job Tags

Shift work

Similar Jobs

Truck with Jed Logistics

Truck Driver/CDL-A / Touch Freight / Home Daily Job at Truck with Jed Logistics

 ...Hot Job!! Must live within 50 miles of Blue Ash, OH CDL- A Driver / Truck Driver Responsibilities: Dry Van Home Daily Touch Freight; unload usingroller Must be ok working nights, weekends and holidays Must have personal vehicle to get to and from work... 

Confidential

Kindergarten English Teacher Job at Confidential

Jinan: Kindergarten English teacher wanted in Jinan, Shandong!(European non native, with Chinese green card and good English accent)Students aged between 3 and 6 years old. Expected start date: ASAP Working hours: 7:301730In weekday Net monthly salary ranges... 

Overhaul Carriers

Local Truck Driver Home Daily Class A 1900per week Job at Overhaul Carriers

Post.Class A truck driver home time daily, consistent miles and competitive pay. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Experience Driver: minimum experience of 6 months of CDL Class A. Pay: $1800 to $2000 per week. Hiring Area: must live 40 miles... 

Gibbons Group

Life Insurance Agent Trainee Job at Gibbons Group

 ...LifeInsuranceAgentTrainee|Remote|FullTraining+LicensingSupport Performance-Based|DailyPay|ProvenSystem CandidatesMustResideintheU.S. StartaNewCareerinLifeInsuranceNoExperienceRequired Ifyou'relookingforanewcareerpath... 

Catawba Island Club

Golf Course Maintenance Job at Catawba Island Club

 ...years. Our location - directly on the beautiful Lake Erie shore - attracts families from across the mid-west. We are looking for golf course maintenance staff for the summer of 2026.This position operates and cares for course maintenance equipment in addition to providing...