Patient Health Coach

Department:

85037 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Implementation Science

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

JOB SUMMARY: With minimal supervisory oversight, the Health Coach will be responsible for scheduling and conducting group-based, activity-focused coaching sessions for older adults (aged 60+). Each group will consist of 4 to 6 older adults and will meet for four consecutive sessions. Older adults who do not improve their activity levels after group coaching may be offered up to two individual sessions provided by the health coach. All coaching sessions will be offered during standard business hours (8am – 6pm). This position will additionally be expected to support recruitment, data collection, program delivery, and other needs for this and other research studies in the department.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Psychology, or related field of study is preferred. Two years? related health education experience is preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certification in appropriate service area is preferred. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides educational programs and consultation to patients, families, agencies, and community organizations. 2. Interviews patients and families to assess and evaluate health needs and recommends suitable plan. 3. Develops training concepts by attending and participating in medical team evaluations. 4. Provides patient education materials when appropriate (booklets, audio-visual materials for patient/family instruction, handouts). 5. Develops and provides specific planned programs of patient/family education (individual/group) to include training sessions, assessment and evaluation tools. 6. Establishes planned follow-up programs for patients/families needing motivation, reinforcement, and home management techniques. 7. Promotes continuity of patient/family education as necessary with multidisciplinary approach (physicians, nurses, dieticians, drug teams, etc.). Provides referrals to community agencies and resources. 8. Serves as a resource, participates, and teaches in-service programs as needed. 9. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to communicate with people at all educational levels Working knowledge or principles of human learning Good organizational skills, effective time management skills Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine Skills in public speaking or potential to develop WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-lit and comfortable environment Low to moderate noise level Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and patient illnesses Subject to stressful conditions and demanding patient load Occasionally subjected to irregular hours PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Pay Range

$24.85 - $37.30

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.