Clinical Health Educator Job at University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA), Knoxville, TN

MVh6T3B4Tyt1Y0R4TGZIdCtFU2pHbDha
  • University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA)
  • Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Apply

Job Type

Full-time

Description

University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Clinical Health Educator for University Surgeons Associates located in Knoxville, TN.

General Summary: The Clinical Health Educator assists surgical bariatric, surgical prehabilitation and medical weight loss patients during their weight loss journey.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Create diet and exercise programs for those on track for bariatric surgery, surgical prehabilitation, and medical weight loss.
  • Collaborate and communicate with Mid-Level Providers and the Bariatric Dietitian

to optimize patient weight loss outcomes.

  • Evaluate food intake diaries and collect appropriate data to give patient specific dietary recommendations and acknowledge achievements.
  • Create individualized cardiovascular and strength training regiments that are appropriate for

medical weight loss and bariatric surgery patients.

  • Assist patients in weight loss goal setting, lifestyle modification plans, and general healthy living education.
  • Have knowledge of and provide samples to patients of vitamins and food products in the clinics inventory.
  • Make calls to pre-operative, post-operative, and medical weight loss patients through telehealth visits.
  • Teach pre-operative and post-operative educational classes for bariatric patients.
  • Assist with data collection for maintaining ASMBS accreditation
  • Facilitate support groups
  • Operate standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Should be proficient in computer programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Critical Illness, and more!

Requirements

Education: BS or MS in Kinesiology or Nutrition

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

Similar Jobs

Two95 International Inc.

Python Developer l Chicago, IL Job at Two95 International Inc.

 ...Title: Python Developer Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 4 Months+ Extension Experience Guidelines: ~7+ years of involved development experience in Python ~ Java skills will help as well ~ Experience implementing back-office solutions... 

Team Fishel

Vacuum Truck Driver/Operator with Class A CDL Job at Team Fishel

 ...utility construction business, is hiring in theCincinnatiarea. We are growing at a rapid rate, and are now hiring greatVacuum Truck Drivers/Operatorswith aClass-A CDL (Commercial Driver's Licence).Team Fishelis an 86-year-old company with a great reputation that... 

Anytime Fitness - Fort Atkinson, WI

Gym Manager-in-Training Job at Anytime Fitness - Fort Atkinson, WI

Gym Manager-in-Training for Anytime FitnessBe Fit. Inspire People. Change Lives!The management role at Anytime Fitness is a passionate individual who seeks to help members and guests improve their lives through health and fitness. This person is responsible for selling... 

San Diego State University

Director of MRI Center Job at San Diego State University

 ...s MRI Center. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in neuroscience, psychology, MR/medical physics, biomedical imaging, or related fields and should have a strong research record, technical skills relevant to MRI applications, and previous research leadership... 

WeCare Medical Specialty Group

Photo Editor Job at WeCare Medical Specialty Group

 ...Marketing and Communications team. In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing, retouching, and optimizing a wide range of photographic assets for our website, social media, marketing materials, internal communications, and more. You will work closely with our...