Health Educator - Weight Management Clinic - Full-time at Avera – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera has an exciting opportunity to be Health Educator!

Position Highlights:

• One week of PTO front-loaded and a generous ongoing paid-time off package.
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
• Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.

Job Summary

Provides health assessment, nutrition, weight management and behavior modification education for individuals, corporations and health plans. Assists in training, marketing and growing the Bariatric program. Primary role is to serve as weight management and nutrition education Health Educator for Bariatric Program patients.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university in a health related discipline required.
• Two years healthcare experience required.

Certification, Licensure and/or Registrations

• Nationally recognized certification in health and wellness coaching required within two years of hire.

Work Schedule

• Day/Evening Shifts, Monday-Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $19.50 - $29.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?