Integrative Wellness Therapist (H)

University of Miami; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Yoga Therapist/Integrative Wellness professional to triage patients, conduct assessments, and develop yoga-based interventions in a clinical setting, including one-on-one and group sessions via in-person or telehealth.

You will monitor sessions for safety, document encounters in EPIC, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and support educational programs and marketing efforts to promote services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field required or preferred.
• Certification: IAYT yoga therapist or NCCA-accredited Group Fitness Instructor preferred.
• Must complete ACSM/ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist Course within 6 months of hiring.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient initial assessment in-person or via telehealth to determine suitability for yoga therapy/wellness intervention.
• Reviews health history to assess risk factors and determine need for medical clearance.
• Develops and implements evidence-based yoga therapy/wellness interventions.
• Monitors sessions for safety and response to exercise; documents encounters in EPIC.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and participates in education and outreach activities.

Skills

Yoga therapy

Patient assessment

Group fitness instruction

Telehealth

Safety monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Bachelor of Science in healthcare related field

Tools

EPIC electronic health record

Job description

UMHC - SCCC - Exercise Physiology and Yoga Therapy has an exciting opportunity for a Yoga Therapist/Integrative Wellness position. The incumbent is able to triage a patient based on medical history and determine appropriateness of applying a yoga therapy/wellness intervention, conduct assessments as appropriate to a yoga therapist/wellness instructor, develop and implement yoga therapy/wellness programs, provide motivational coaching, facilitate evidence-based interventions, and monitor group therapy classes to assist patients in injury prevention and attaining wellness goals.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts patient initial assessment, either in-person or via telehealth, to determine appropriateness of participation in a yoga therapy/wellness intervention, one-on-one or group exercise class. Reviews health history to assess risk factors or conditions that may require medical clearance. Requests medical clearance from appropriate provider when necessary. Assures there is documentation of it in the chart prior to providing intervention. Develops and implements evidence-based yoga therapy/wellness interventions for program participants. Monitors participants throughout sessions, ensuring safety and assessing for abnormal physiological responses to exercise interventions. When appropriate, activates the emergency response system. Documents all patient encounters in EPIC ensuring accuracy and that appropriate medical terminology is utilized. Develops and presents yoga therapy/wellness educational sessions to participants and staff, collaborates on special events and projects as needed. Ensures participants are following policies and procedures in the designated exercise areas. Inspects equipment for damage, wear and tear, loss, and reports when equipment needs to be replaced. Compiles and manages patient intervention data using HIPAA compliant platforms. Maintains exercise area clean and ensures equipment is ready for participants’ use. Tracks attendance and alerts the appropriate channels when participants have missed numerous appointments. Participates in continuing education and recertification classes, as required to maintain certification. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and best practice. Participates in departmental PI projects, as needed. Contributes to facilitation of orientations, staff training, educational programs, and marketing campaigns as needed to help promote services and contribute to the success of the program. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, health-related field preferred Certification in relevant field (IAYT-certified yoga therapist, NCCA-accredited Group Fitness Instructor certification preferred) Must complete ACSM/ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist Course within 6 months of hiring, if not present upon hiring Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• 1. Participate in departmental meetings and assigned meetings.
• 2. Complete assigned training in a timely manner.
• 3. Stays abreast of research relative to perspective field.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science or equivalent in healthcare related field preferred

Certification and Licensing: IAYT-certified yoga therapist, NCCA-accredited Group Fitness Instructor certification or appropriate certification in perspective field Must complete ACSM/ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist Course within 6 months of hiring

Experience: At least 2 years of group exercise experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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