The document outlines the job description for a Wellness Coordinator at Houston Methodist, emphasizing the role's focus on implementing health promotion and disease prevention programs. Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and certifications in health education and CPR. Responsibilities encompass coordinating wellness programs, conducting health assessments, ensuring quality and safety standards, and supporting staff development while adhering to the organization's iCare values.

1. HOUSTON METHODIST JOB DESCRIPTION
Company Name: Houston Methodist
Dept. Number: 50251004, 50251006 Dept. Name: Wellness
Job Code: P249 Job Title:Wellness Coordinator
FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To:Manager
Exemption Test:Learned Professional
Date Initiated: August 6, 2014 Date Revised:August 6, 2014
Comp Review:Click here to enter a date. Approved By: Jennifer Borders
POSITION SUMMARY
This position exists to implement health promotion & disease prevention programs for a diverse
population, and coordinate services, staff, equipment and supplies for Employee Wellness and
Corporate Onsite Services. Must be energetic, professional and self-motivated, possess a
thorough knowledge of health & wellness, with excellent communication and strong motivational
skills.
PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED
Select the applicable age group(s) of primary customers/patients served by this position.
☐ Not applicable
☐ Neonate (Birth to 28 days)
☐ Infants/Toddlers (29 days to 18 months)
☐ Toddler (18 months to 3 years)
☐ Preschooler (3-6 years)
☐ School Age (6-12 years)
☒ Adolescence (12-18 years)
☒ Young Adult (19-40 Years)
☒ Middle Adult (40-65 Years)
☐ Mature Adult (65 years and older)
ICARE VALUES
System and department specific ICARE values
INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and Responsibilities are cross-referenced to the hospital’s Pillars of Excellence and will be
transferred to the Performance Evaluation.

2. PEOPLE (20%)
1. Demonstrates ICARE Values with a passion for improving people’s health and well-being.
2. Coordinates staffing and work schedules under the direction of management for EWS and
Corporate Onsite programs, services and special events.
3. Participates in staff training including, but not limited to, wellness program development, in-
services and health screening instruction.
4. Assist and support other HMHS departments in any health and wellness initiatives.
5. Act as a dedicated and respected resource for all wellness-related inquiries to foster a
positive culture of health.
FINANCE (20%)
1. Responsible for timely reporting of participation, program/health outcomes, cost/benefit and
ROI. Maintain all databases and provide professional reports to management as requested.
2. Develops and distributes health-related communications and marketing materials
designed to maximize program engagement and promote healthy lifestyles.
3. Evaluate wellness programs and services based on participation, engagement, outcomes,
cost/benefit, ROI, efficiency and utilization.
QUALITY/SAFETY (20%)
1. Accurately document and monitor individual and group outcomes, program data, goals,
achievements and results.
2. Communicates staff needs to manager to ensure quality and customer service standards.
3. Follows all safety rules on the job.
SERVICE (20%)
1. Performs all skills, functions and responsibilities of a Wellness Coordinator, including
developing and implementing programs designed to promote health, reduce risk
factors and produce a positive ROI.
2. Coordinates and implements external corporate wellness programs and services, as
needed.
3. Performs a variety of health assessments, including metabolic, flexibility, body
composition, bone density, fitness testing; health screenings including height, weight,
waist girth, hip girth, blood pressure, and cholesterol or HbA1c via finger sticks.
4. Present information and lead discussions on various health & wellness topics in a
variety of settings: group, classroom and one-on-one.
5. Performs targeted interventions to engage employees to improve population health.
6. Implements the following wellness programs: wellness coaching, weight management,
tobacco cessation, diabetes management, stress management and various fitness-related
activities.
7. Demonstrates ServicePRIDE Standards.
GROWTH/INNOVATION (20%)
1. Supports management in achieving strategic goals established for the Employee Wellness
and Corporate Onsite Programs.
2. Coordinates internal resources to support staff growth and development.
3. Attend and provide input at weekly/monthly staff meetings.
4. Responsible for maintaining professional expertise and staying current with emerging health
and wellness trends
5. Demonstrates ServicePRIDE Standards.
6. Complete special projects, assignments and data analysis, as assigned.

3. This position description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform
other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other
management as required. The Houston Methodist Hospital reserves the right to revise or
change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Promotion, Health Science, Public Health, Exercise Science or
related field required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years of experience in Employee Wellness, Health Promotion, Exercise or a related field
required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
CHES and CPR certification required.
Wellness Coaching certification preferred.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Must be able to communicate clearly & comfortably with all levels of staff and management
2. Energetic, professional and self-motivated
3. Must be an effective team-player and relationship builder
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
An Activity Checklist (see final page) must be prepared for each job and be attached to the job
description. Reasonable accommodation may need to be made to these requirements to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform this work.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Normal working conditions with some lifting and storing of general supplies.
Professional and fitness attire. Must enjoy working with people.

4. ACTIVITY CHECKLIST
Work Environment
% of Time Spent Inside: 90
% of Time Spent Outside: 10
General Yes No
Vision
- General ☒ ☐
- Depth Perception ☐ ☐
- Color Perception ☐ ☐
Smelling ☐ ☐
Hearing/Listening ☒ ☐
Speaking Clearly
- Simple ☒ ☐
- Complex ☐ ☐
- English ☒ ☐
- Foreign Language ☐ ☐
Touching
- Hand ☒ ☐
- Finger ☒ ☐
- Dexterity ☐ ☐
- Sensitivity ☐ ☐
(Heat, texture, etc.)
Physical Activities
Sitting ☒ ☐
Standing ☒ ☐
Twisting ☒ ☐
Bending ☒ ☐
Stooping ☒ ☐
Squatting ☐ ☐
Kneeling ☒ ☐
Strength Requirements
Heaviest weight lifted 25 pounds
Heaviest weight push/pulled Click here to enter text.
Distance pushed/pulled Click here to enter text.
Lifting Requirements
Does the job require lifting weight?
Above At Below
Weight Shoulder _
01 - 10 lbs. ☒ ☒ ☐
10 - 25 lbs. ☐ ☒ ☐
25 - 50 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☒
over 50 lbs. ☐ ☐ ☐
Mobility Requirements Yes No
Walk ☒ ☐
Run ☒ ☐
Climb
- Stairs ☒ ☐
- Ladders ☐ ☐
- Inclines ☒ ☐
- Objects/Equipment ☐ ☐
Crawl ☐ ☐
Carrying (30 lbs.) ☐ ☐
Occupational
Environmental Conditions
Extreme Cold ☐ ☐
Extreme Heat ☐ ☐
Noise ☐ ☐
Dust ☐ ☐
Fumes/Odors ☐ ☐
Confined Spaces ☐ ☐
High Places ☐ ☐
Mechanical Equipment ☐ ☐
Electronic Equipment ☐ ☐
Pressurized Equipment ☐ ☐
Equipment Used
Keyboard ☒ ☐
Computer ☒ ☐
Telephone ☒ ☐
TV Monitor ☐ ☐
Mechanical Equipment ☒ ☐
Mobile Equipment
- Non Motorized ☐ ☐
- Motorized ☐ ☐
(Includes cars,trucks,forklifts,etc.)
Tools
Hand ☐ ☐
Long Handle ☐ ☐
Precision/Surgical Inst. ☐ ☐
Power ☐ ☐
Power Precision ☐ ☐