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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Corporate Office in Wausau, WI is seeking a WELLNESS SPECIALIST to join our BUSINESS HEALTH team!

The Aspirus Business Health Wellness Specialist develops, promotes, implements, evaluates and markets to employer’s programs designed to promote health and wellness, environmental change, behavioral change strategies and prevent illness/disease and ultimately engage employees and their families. As a professional member of the team also provides individualized coaching and education to employees enrolled in a wellness program, disease management program and/or other health program by identifying areas of health risk, assessing readiness to change, and utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to promote healthy lifestyle changes. 

HOURS: Full-Time or 0.8 FTE, 64 Hours Biweekly, Day Only: Monday-Friday

Experience/Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in adult education theory and behavior change strategies normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Health Promotion, Health Education or closely related field and two (2) years of health education work experience required.Experience in providing health coaching / health education services to individuals and groups required.Certification as a wellness coach or current enrollment in a wellness certification program preferred.Demonstrated experience in implementing a health and wellness program in an employer or community setting preferred.Documented knowledge of components of programs on weight management, exercise, nutrition, tobacco cessation and stress management.Knowledge and experience in the science of human behavioral change such as the stages of change model as described by Prochaska and DiClemente.In addition to the above requirements, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following:Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.Ability to write technical reports and objectively evaluate program effectiveness.
Possesses excellent customer service and communication skills.Employee Benefits

Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.PTO accrual from day one!Generous retirement plan with match available.Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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