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Health Educator

Lehigh Valley Health Network
United States, Pennsylvania, Allentown
Dec 21, 2024

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


Summary

Develops and delivers strategic corporate wellness services internally for LVHN and/or externally for corporate business clients. Plans and implements corporate wellness programs with a goal to improve the health and wellness of a given population. Designs and implements program assessments, evaluates program outcomes, and provides reporting and strategic wellness consultation to clients.

Job Duties

  • Assesses employer needs and communicates outcomes to clients to set realistic goals and opportunities for client wellness programs and population health improvement.
  • Plans, implements, evaluates, and provides reporting on all wellness programs for internal and external clients.
  • Provides strategic wellness consultation to internal and external clients by providing education and making recommendations for program enhancements and opportunities to improve health.
  • Develops and delivers high quality programs, health education programs, and presentations to internal and external clients and stakeholders.
  • Assists and supports departmental programs, maintains department and NCQA protocols, and provides evaluations and outcome measurements.
  • Keeps current with corporate wellness knowledge and research; maintains professional standards.
  • Works with external vendors and stakeholders, Business Development, Marketing and other internal departments to implement wellness services for internal and external clients.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in public health, community health, or health education.
  • 2 years of experience working as a health educator or in corporate wellness.
  • Understands prevention strategies, evidence-based practices, health communications, and/or needs assessments.
  • Relates effectively and diplomatically with diverse audiences including providers, colleagues, stakeholders, and business clients; maintains productive relationships at all levels.
  • CHES-Cert Health Education Specialist NCHECI - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in public health.
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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