Responsible for the full delivery of population interventions, including assessment, individualized wellness strategies, health enhancement and health maintenance strategies. Demonstrates competency performing various patient wellness tests, clinical assessments and evaluations. Demonstrates competency designing, executing, and evaluating safe, effective wellness programs for individuals and groups. Wellness Therapists are responsible for the application of current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment in patient management. Responsible for review, analysis, and documentation of patient results in clinical documentation tools. The Wellness Therapist assists with department and program planning. Assists in researching best practices, measuring effectiveness and performance. Participates as member to collaborative research teams that examine relationships among nutrition, physical activity, resiliency and overall health. Responsible for understanding and promoting the Healthy Living Program philosophy and assisting patients with establishing an ongoing relationship with Mayo Clinic.
Licensure or eligible for licensure in the state of MinnesotaAdvanced degree in a health care field. Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving. Holds board certification in clinical specialty area. Active participation within professional organization. Must demonstrate effective coaching skills including reflective listening and motivational interviewing. Ability to think critically in ambiguous situations, take initiative, and works collaboratively to maintain positive working relationships with patients and wellness/clinical health professionals. Maintains excellent customer service skills to foster a premium patient experience. Current physical therapy licensure in the state of Minnesota.
Limited Scope X-ray Operator certification through the Minnesota Department of Health within six months from hire date.
Basic Life Support.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.
