Functional Pathways is currently hiring at Smith Village in Chicago, IL for a Full-time Wellness Coordinator.

At Functional Pathways, we truly value our team members and recognize their unique talents and strengths. We are dedicated to fostering a challenging and fulfilling career for each individual. Our positive work environment encourages growth and continuous learning. If you are a passionate professional with a desire to help others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Report to and work very closely with their designated Regional Manager
• Works in conjunction with Functional Pathways Corporate Wellness Director; communicates with on a regular basis
• Maintaining an open line of communication and pro-active relationship with your facility personnel and therapy group to ensure your satisfaction with your wellness program and services
• Attending all rehab-related meetings in the facility
• Ensuring all fitness assessments and evaluations are performed promptly
• Assuring that your wellness program meets all needs, including development of specialized wellness and marketing programs
• Plan, organize, and lead wellness activities on and off campus
• Coordinate and oversee implementation of wellness programs
• Gather information on resident lifestyles and goals
• Lead wellness for all levels of care
• Refer patients to therapy as needed
• Develop relationship with patients newly released from therapy
• Obtain all prior information needed from patient and pharmacy for evaluation process.
• Gather all patient information packets, and obtain signatures before evaluation/treat process.
• Obtain doctor’s orders/fax completed evaluation paperwork for signature on timely basis.
• Maintain patient records, and print weekly documentation to be faxed to the corporate office weekly for billing purposes.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and able to lead, guide, and/or coordinating others; and directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit.
• Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment including using specific software applications, Internet and email
• Perform basic math, including calculations; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.
• Obtain knowledge based competencies required to perform the functions of the job including health standards and hazards, safety practices and procedures.
• Participates in workshops/meetings for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to help improve the wellness program.

• Track and trend all wellness data, including but not limited to, fitness scores, attendance, and continuum of care.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from accredited institution preferred, Exercise Science and/or Sports medicine related field; or 5 years experience coordinating Wellness Programs
• Two years of experience planning, teaching, and motivating individuals
• Two years of experience in working with the elderly population
• Must possess characteristics such as; good written and verbal communication, innovative, a self-starter, and team player
• Must hold current BLS certification; preferred ACSM certification
• Fluent providing Exercise Prescriptions and conducting individual and group sessions on topics related to all dimensions of wellness
• Yoga certification strongly encouraged/preferred