Health Coach

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Health Coach facilitates health promotion programs to assist team members and/or spouses in identifying their health risks. Supports team members and/or spouses to achieve personal wellness goals and helps reduce barriers to a healthy lifestyle. Serves as a catalyst for change, supporting a culture of health and well-being in the work environment and community. This position will be located at the TCAW Bergstrom Team Clinic which supports Bergstrom employees, spouses, and dependents on the insurance plan. Job Description: Part time, benefit eligible 20 hrs/week Approximately 2 days/week, varied hours schedule between 6:30a-5:30p No weekends/No holidays Key Accountabilities: Reviews health risk assessment results to help participants understand lifestyle-related health risks, assess readiness for change, and use motivational skills to set health related goals and develop and implement effective strategies to reach those goals. Provides health coaching in individual and group settings. Documents goals, clinical data, and behavioral outcomes appropriately in the electronic medical record. Collaborates with leaders, wellness team, departments, and external clients to promote and support wellness initiatives. Plans and/or assists with health-related demonstrations, programs, displays, and materials to support individuals in their wellness journey, and promotes a culture of health and well-being. Implements, promotes, and leads health, wellness, and chronic disease programs that emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyles such as weight management, nutrition, smoking/nicotine cessation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, fitness evaluations, activity, and other programs. Collaborates on the development of programs that promote healthy lifestyles that include step-by-step implementation plans, program details, resources needed, goals for success, and all tools needed to successfully complete the program. Contributes to and maintains the ThedaCare “health coach toolkit” to stay current on new evidence-based research and innovative techniques to promote health, wellness, and chronic disease prevention and management. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in health education, health promotion, exercise science, nutrition, psychology, or other health-related subject American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) One year of experience developing, monitoring, measuring, communicating, and reporting on health-related topics Physical Demands: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties Work Environment: Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the campus Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock (onsite health coach) Occasional high noise level in work environment (onsite health coach) Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is “at-will”. I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As team member, I understand my duty to report any suspected violation of law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor or the Corporate Compliance Officer. Team Member Signature Date Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Scheduled FTE: 0.5 Location: ThedaCare At Work - N Park Drive Ln - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr