Senior Wellness Specialist

Wellness Testing And Assessment Specialist

Conducts wellness testing and assessment. Synthesizes all wellness report findings, labs, exercise, diet, and sleep behaviors into annual consultation with patient and develops prescriptions for lifestyle adjustments to meet specific patient goals.

Responsibilities:

• Administers fitness testing, VO2 max, and spirometry testing in accordance with protocol.
• Completes pre-screen interview, identifies any physical limitations, reviews medications and blood pressures, and makes testing adjustments based on findings to maintain highest level of safety.
• Verifies physician orders and performs testing based on patient goals, contact year of service, and any limitations at the time of contact.
• Meets with patients annually, combining wellness report findings, labs, exercise, diet, and sleep behaviors reports. Extends professional influence and education toward the patient's establishment of goals that maintain the highest health profile.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Retirement and savings:

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth:

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

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