Health Management Instructor (HMR program)

• Plans, organizes and conducts a variety of educational and behavioral based patient support groups on weight management and healthy lifestyles.
• Works with patients individually to identify and respond to their needs and concerns in collaboration with clinical staff and physicians.
• Tracks and maintains individual patient progress and summarized group data.
• Performs regular follow up on patients to monitor success outcomes. Provides additional educational and behavioral support as needed.
• Prepares and presents program orientation classes for new or prospective patients. May perform promotional information presentations within the community.
• Communicates with leadership, physicians and staff to evaluate program outcomes and patient progress.
• May perform program promotion with physicians/providers to sell program services.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in adult education that includes experiences in weight management, dietary and nutritional wellness within a health care environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of standard dietary and nutritional guidelines.
• Knowledge of adult education, learning and/or training and development principles. Able to effectively plan, organize and lead small and large group sessions up to 40 people.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to quickly develop rapport and establish credibility.
• Proficient computer skills in word processing, database management and excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills. Ability to multi-task effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment essential to performing the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.