To us, it's about living life to the fullest while serving our patients, teammates, neighbors and friends. We are dedicated and passionate in everything we do, seeking challenge and appreciating the routes that got us here. Whether our path is clinical or not, we all came to find balance and meaning in our lives within the work we are passionate about and the adventures we live.Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Our updated 520,000-square-foot hospital opened in December 2020. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (as stated in the Job Title). Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:The Community Health Specialist supports the continued growth of the community fitness program and employee fitness program offered by Howard Head Performance in collaboration with Vail Health's Population Health service line and community partners. This position is also responsible for assisting with community engagement activities aimed at collecting community input to inform current programming. This role will work extensively throughout the community at multiple job sites, requiring transportation to one or more sites each day.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Run Employee Fitness Programming (SafeHealth) on a Weekly BasisRun Community Health Fitness Programming on a Weekly BasisCreation of Participation Tracking SystemCreate and Maintain Fitness Programming Curriculum with the guidance of the Performance Program ManagerAttend all Howard Head Performance Team MeetingsDevelop Community Health Social Media Strategy to Promote Healthy Lifestyles and Promote Awareness of Community ResourcesDevelop rapport with community members, Vail Health employees and cultivate positive relationships with partners.Support the Community Health Program with care coordination tasks related to medical health screenings on the MIRA bus, including calling patients and managing paperwork.Attend Community Health Worker training and meetings related to patient navigation and care coordination.Assist the medical provider on the MIRA bus by administering screenings and creating patient accounts and encounters in Cerner.Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.Must be HIPAA compliant.WHAT YOU WILL NEED:Experience:2 years of personal training experienceLicense(s):N/ACertification(s):Nationally Accredited Personal Training Certification (NASM Preferred)First Aid / AED Certified requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) required. Computer / Typing:Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etcMust have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Education: Bachelor's Degree (relating to population health or kinesiology) Pay is based upon relevant education and experience. Pay Range:$27.11—$40.67 USD Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wagesParental leave (4 weeks paid)Housing programsChildcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits: MedicalDental VisionEducational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan RepaymentSpecialty Certification ReimbursementAnnual Supplemental Educational FundsPaid Time Off: Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityRecreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursementRecreation discountsPet insurancePRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility
Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.