Posted August 23, 2026
Onsite Health Educator Health Promotion & Wellness (Pittsburgh, PA 15219)
Novus Group
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Onsite Health Educator – Health Promotion & Wellness (Pittsburgh, PA 15219)
Travel Requirements
- Local Travel: Frequent (multiple times per week) throughout the Pittsburgh metro and surrounding areas.
- Regional Travel: Occasional travel within the tri-state area (PA, OH, WV).
- National/Long-Distance Travel: Infrequent, on an as-needed basis.
- Note: Reliable personal transportation/valid driver's license required.
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire (Permanent placement on company payroll with immediate full benefits; not a temporary job)
Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area, PA (Downtown Pittsburgh, PA Headquarters with regular local travel to employer client sites across the region; reliable personal transportation required)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (Standard daylight hours with occasional evening or weekend event coverage as needed)
New Hire Starting Base Pay: $21.14 – $24.23 per hour (Starting pay based on experience, with clear advancement pathways as you build specialized expertise.)
Future Earning Potential: Established employees have the opportunity to earn progressive pay increases up to $35.13 per hour over time through performance, tenure, and continuous learning.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field required (Health Education, Exercise Science, Public Health, Nutrition, or related discipline). National certification (e.g., CHES) preferred.
- Licensure & Transportation: Valid PA Driver’s License and access to reliable personal transportation required for frequent regional client travel (ability to lift/transport 30 lbs. of event equipment).
- Biometric & Clinical Screening Experience: Hands-on experience or clinical capability conducting biometric screening measurements (blood pressure, body mass index, glucose, cholesterol) and interpreting results with participants.
- Behavior Change & Coaching Skills: Knowledge of health behavior change strategies, lifestyle coaching, risk reduction, and motivational interviewing principles to assess readiness to change.
- Professional Standards & Software: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); strong oral communication skills, high energy, and exemplary personal commitment to a healthy, nonsmoking lifestyle.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Biometric Health Screenings: Plan, coordinate, and execute onsite employer and community biometric screening events, collecting clinical measures and delivering immediate result reviews.
- Lifestyle Coaching & Education: Facilitate individual and group education sessions focused on stress management, weight control, healthy eating, physical activity, and chronic disease risk reduction.
- Participant Engagement & Referrals: Assess member readiness to change, build trust, and provide direct referrals to internal health plan resources and community-based wellness programs.
- Stakeholder & Client Relations: Collaborate with employer client leadership and internal wellness teams to articulate program value, manage event logistics, and maintain professional boundaries.
- Program Evaluation & Administrative Data: Maintain accurate event documentation, track participant metrics, and continuously build knowledge of site-specific health enhancement offerings.
What We Offer
- Predictable Work-Life Balance: Standard Monday through Friday daylight schedule combining home, office, and field settings with minimal off-hours demands.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
- Generous Retirement Match: Retirement savings with up to an 8% employer match contribution.
- Education Investment: Up to $6,000/year in tuition assistance plus tuition discounts at 30+ partner schools.
