Local Career Opportunities for Public Health Professionals

Health Facilities Surveyor
Aberdeen, Sioux Falls and Pierre, SD

POSITION PURPOSE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Inspects healthcare facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals and related services in areas such as dietary, nursing, and patient activities to ensure compliance with state and federal licensure and certification regulations for the protection of the public from health and safety hazards. Will assist in reviewing and approving license renewal applications based on electronic submittals.

Professional Qualifications:

• principles and practices of the disciplines providing services to patients and residents in health care facilities;
• medical terminology;
• federal and state laws and regulations related to licensure and certification of health facilities and operational programs;
• inspection procedures;
• food safety and sanitation programs;
• the causes and control of diseases produced by unsanitary conditions;
• understand and learn new material and responsibilities readily and expediently;
• pass the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT);
• communicate information clearly and concisely to relay survey findings and information and respond to provider questions;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with health facility providers, patients, residents, and co-workers;
• exercise professional judgment and discretion in the conduct, analysis, and determination of compliance with state and federal regulations and administrative guidelines;
• become proficient in state computer programs such as ASPEN and LAUNCHPAD;
• complete surveys, write reports, review surveys, and ensure findings are defendable;
• conduct healthcare surveys independently and as a team member;
• review and participate in the maintenance of health facilities' policies and procedures;
• ascertain facts by personal contact, records inspection, and observations;
• express ideas and survey findings effectively;
• deal tactfully with others and maintain effective working relationships.

NEW! Health Promotion Manager
Health Fitness, Pierre, SD

POSITION PURPOSE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

HealthFitness has a great opportunity for a Health Promotion Manager at our client site in Pierre, SD.  This comprehensive health management program serves about 18,000 eligible with programs including health risk assessments, health coaching, general health education, disease management, data integration and programs targeted for those at risk for disease.  This position will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to use their skills and experience in virtually all areas of corporate wellness and health promotion and is perfect for a hands-on person seeking a motivating and diverse environment.

The Health Promotion Manager position is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of client organization wellness programs in accordance with HealthFitness protocols, ensuring the highest possible level of engagement, outcomes and customer satisfaction in the delivery of programs and services to meet client, member and participant objectives. 

Professional Qualifications:

• Works closely with the client organization to promote wellness for all eligible employees.
• Develops and implements tailored Business Plan that includes strategic and tactical initiatives for marketing, communications, programming, reporting and integration.
• Ensures contract compliance. Manages client relationship to ensure that high customer satisfaction is maintained and HealthFitness value is reinforced.
• Designs and develops outcomes focused programs and interventions including data collection and evaluation process; delivers personalized health coaching services and other programs to participants as applicable.
• Coordinates marketing and communications to maximize program engagement, bringing in HealthFitness Corporate support as appropriate.
• Develops and manages the communication strategy (engaging all levels of leadership within the client organization for messaging on the importance of a healthy workforce) including the development of custom communication tools and use of HealthFitness established campaigns.
• Delivers presentations as needed to management and others to promote the wellness initiative including training various departments, as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures confidentiality of all data collected during the health assessment and health promotion activities in accordance with HealthFitness requirements including if applicable, file transfer processes collaborating with other health related suppliers.
• Tracks participant and program data for measurement of individual and program goal achievement, outcomes and results. Creates outcomes focused management reports based on the identified business plan goals and objectives.
• Prepares and manages operating budget. Ensures expenditures are made in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Schedules, coordinates and supervises employee committee meetings at all locations for the client organization.
• Works with the Implementation Manager and Regional Vice President to plan and launch e-Health Platform, Health Assessment Process and applicable health action programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Certification:

Bachelors degree (masters degree preferred) in health promotion, public health or related field.  Five or more years related industry experience including three years of program management experience preferably in a health plan, health improvement or related environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current CPR, AED and First Aid certifications required; CHES and Health Coaching certifications preferred.

KSA's:

Strong leadership, team management, interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to work effectively with all levels of individuals both within HealthFitness and the client organization. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (local and regional) including overnight travel. Demonstrated experience in the areas of program development and implementation, data collection and analysis and outcomes reporting.

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