Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Job Description:
Location: Lancaster, PA
Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), Primarily Day Shift Hours. Flexible schedule.
The position is grant funded through September 30, 2028 with potential extension from the funder.
Summary:
- Facilitate health education and programs in support of Community or Corporate Health & Wellness programs and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and facilitate effective health education, coaching and presentations.
- Utilize motivational interviewing to lead individuals through the various stages of behavior change and goal setting.
- Identify client needs and implement culturally competent communication strategies utilizing plain language.
- Clearly document relevant client information and provide program outcome reports in a timely fashion to appropriate program coordinators.
- Effectively communicate pertinent information to appropriate care team members.
- Conduct health screenings, including biometric measurements and fingerstick blood draws, and educate clients on screening results.
- Assist with advancing department priorities as directed by program coordinators.
- Represent LG Health at events and promote messages including but not limited to: primary and secondary prevention messages.
- Corporate Only:Help develop diabetes prevention initiatives and facilitate a Diabetes Prevention Program 1 evening or day per week.
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
- Education Specialization:
Bachelor's degree in Health Education or related field or currently enrolled and actively working towards a bachelor's degree.
Equivalent Experience:
•2+ years Two (2) years of teaching experience. Related work as a Wellness intern will qualify in lieu of the two (2) year requirement.
•2+ years Two (2) years of health promotion teaching experience
Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.