Coordinator-Wellness

PowerBack Rehabilitation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Clinical Mentorship Program for new gr

Free CEUs through Medbridge

Visa sponsorship and relocation

Journey Travel Program

Job summary

Powerback Rehabilitation is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to lead wellness, health and fitness programs for older adults across facilities, clinics, and home-based care, ensuring engaging activities and safe, evidence-based practices.

You'll design personalized 1:1 training, manage budgets and programs, supervise staff, maintain equipment, and collaborate with Therapists, Site leadership and residents to deliver exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training or related discipline.
• Preferably 3 years of documented management/program development in club wellness/school setting (senior living, health/fitness club or hospital-affiliated center).
• Certifications: ACE-CPT, NSCA-CPT/CSCS/CSPS, NASM-CPT, ACSM-CPT/EP/CEP.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements personalized 1:1 fitness training programs for older adults.
• Develops and implements health and wellness programs aligned with Powerback concepts.
• Maintains safety and equipment standards; coordinates repair and preventive maintenance.
• Recommends equipment purchases to support new programs.
• Develops programming to support residents’ needs and Powerback philosophy.
• Establishes procedures to evaluate programs by revenue, expense and satisfaction.
• Develops safety plans for wellness activities and emergencies.
• Coordinates with facility management and staff as on-site Powerback representative.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training or related discipline

3+ years in wellness/senior living program management

ACE-CPT / NSCA-CPT / NASM-CPT / ACSM-CPT/EP/CEP certifications

Job description

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance: We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

The Wellness Coordinator supports the mission of Powerback Rehabilitation Wellness by ensuring that quality equipment, facilities and an enthusiastic staff complement a range of health and fitness programs and activities including providing supervisory guidance to the Wellness Instructor and Massage Therapist as applicable. The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading wellness, health and fitness programs, in a safe manner while developing and monitoring budgets for these programs. The Wellness Coordinator may be trained to support the efficient administrative management of rehabilitation services in their assigned accounts.

• Designs and implements personalized 1:1 fitness training programs tailored to help older adults achieve their individual fitness goals, taking into account their physical capabilities and health conditions.
• Designs and implements health and wellness programs that reflect the Powerback Rehabilitation concepts and practices in response to participants’ needs.
• Ensures that cardiovascular and strength training equipment is appropriate to the population served and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications; coordinates repair (as needed) and regular preventive maintenance of all exercise equipment.
• Recommends acquisition of exercise equipment to support new programs and activities.
• Ensures the development of programming supports Powerback Rehabilitation and the organization’s philosophy of serving the needs of the residents.
• Establishes procedures to evaluate programs and activities from revenue, expense, and participant satisfaction perspectives.
• Develops, promulgates, and implements a safety plan for wellness area activities, including procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
• Ensures that cost-effective procedures are in place to provide the highest level of programming and safety for employees, residents, guests and visitors.
• Completes the patient registration process, patient scheduling, and daily staffing with direction from the DOR.
• Develops and maintains key relationships with the facility management team and staff as the on site representative of Powerback Rehabilitation.
• Provides “Client related” and “Non-Client related” services to patients as directed by Therapists and Assistants within the parameters of:
  • State practice laws;
  • Local, state, and federal laws and regulations;
  • Reimbursement rules and payor policies;
  • Professional standards of practice and codes of ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training or related discipline.

Preferably, three (3) years of documented experience in the management/program development in club wellness/school

setting (preferably in a senior living community, health and fitness club or a hospital-affiliated health and fitness center).

Documented experience and success as a wellness or personal trainer, with one or more of the following certifications:

1. American Council on Exercise: Personal Fitness Certification (ACE-CPT)
2. National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
3. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)
4. Certified Special Population Specialist (NSCA-CSPS)
5. National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
6. American College of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
7. Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
8. Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)