**Opportunities at WellMed** , part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**    **WellMed at Lopez Ctr., 78251 / near Culebra Rd., 78251 / near Ingram Mall** The Fitness Advisor is responsible for evaluating and developing exercise, fitness and wellness plans for senior members by performing fitness assessments. The position is responsible for monitoring Member’s progress and educating members regarding the importance of physical activity. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Interviews and evaluates members regarding their physical condition to determine the most appropriate physical schedule on a member-by-member basis + Creates a member chart and documents all past and present injuries or discomforts to determine the client’s physical readiness + Develops and recommends exercise plans for daily activities and promotes wellness for senior members + Educates and motivates members on self awareness and physical self management goals + Monitors members while performing physical activities and exercise to ensure proper techniques are being used in order to prevent injury + Assesses progress of members related to their individual exercise plans and goals and makes necessary modifications as needed in order to ensure physical fitness goals are being achieved + Teaches and leads fitness related classes for senior members + Performs all other related duties as assigned You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. **Required Qualifications:** + High School Diploma or GED + Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification + CPR and AED Certified + 2+ years of personal training experience + This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease **Preferred Qualifications:** + 3+ years of fitness related experience dealing specifically with seniors + Holds a Group Fitness Certification from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American Council of Exercise (ACE), or Two years Group Exercise Instruction experience **Physical & Mental Requirements:** + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds + Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force + Ability to sit for extended periods of time + Ability to stand for extended periods of time + Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery + Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing + Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving _At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._ _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._