Movement Specialist

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the role:

The Movement Specialist serves as a key partner in promoting workplace health, wellbeing, and injury prevention by helping clients reduce musculoskeletal risk across their employee populations. Working collaboratively with client stakeholders, vendor partners, and UnitedHealth Group and Optum resources, this role supports the development, implementation, and ongoing management of comprehensive ergonomic and movement-focused programs. 

Responsibilities include program strategy, implementation, communications, marketing, vendor integration, budget management, outcome measurement, and reporting. The Movement Specialist provides expert ergonomic services within their scope of practice, which may include ergonomic assessments, workplace modifications, equipment evaluations, furniture and posture assessments, functional movement screenings, and stretching and mobility recommendations.

As a visible ambassador for the ergonomic program, this individual builds strong relationships with clients and participants, promotes engagement in health and wellbeing initiatives, and helps drive a culture of movement, injury prevention, and workplace performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implements and follows all Workplace Well-being policies and procedures as outlined in the Team Member Manual
• Utilizes the P.R.I.D.E. syllabus for all customer service interaction
• Responds to client suggestions, concerns and complaints in a timely, professional and consistent manner
• Builds solid relationships and promotes integration of ergonomics with other departments (technology, facilities, purchasing, wellness providers, safety, benefits, health clinics)
• Serve as a subject matter expert
• In collaboration with the client, develops an annual calendar of events and programming which will appeal to and engage employees based on client's goals and objectives to address musculoskeletal health
• Interacts with the client's Medical Leave of Absence team (benefits or human capital) for medical cases that may require modifications to the work environment.  These may be short term medical conditions, chronic disease or long term disabilities, such as physical, vision or hearing impairment(s)
• Attends all management meetings relating to safety and ergonomic goals and objectives
• Conducts ergonomic evaluations and movement assessments and perform functional tasks using tools such as checklists and surveys, which may include traveling to office desk locations, to consistently address the unique needs of each participant
• Determines any aspects within client's work environments that affect job performance or safety and recommend solutions to provide increased comfort, decreased physical strains and risk of hazards while on the job
• Evaluates potential solutions related to changes in equipment design, procedures, manpower, personnel, or training
• Demonstrates appropriate equipment adjustments for client employees which may include adjustment of chairs, computer monitors and keyboard trays, standing, using a tape measure, and bending to collect accurate tape measure readings
• Provides recommendations for corrective therapy, fascial work, trigger-point release and exercise prescription, as applicable
• Delivers proprietary movement classes designed by the physical activity department
• Design and deliver individual and group movement sessions that improve strength, flexibility, balance, and overall functional wellness while adapting instruction to meet varying fitness levels
• Promotes program participation via signage, email, portal, desk drops, informational tables, one-on-one invitations and other client approved avenues.  This marketing support may be in collaboration with Workplace Well-being Marketing and Engagement colleagues. In addition, this may mean physically printing and distributing material and traveling to other local offices and facility locations
• Presents on topics specific to ergonomics and functional movement, and conducts postural and movement evaluations
• Provides reports on ergonomic program utilization, outcomes, success stories, and other metrics deemed appropriate by the client
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all site offerings such as Personal Training, Spa, Ergonomics, Group Fitness, Wellness, Nutrition, Clinics, etc.  and refers members to other Workplace Well-being services and programs, products and ancillary services and/or client's external vendor partners as needed
• Works directly with the fitness team, when applicable, as a part of a comprehensive wellness solution for the participants
• Proactively looks for opportunities with the client to advise on additional Workplace Well-being products and services and relays opportunities to direct manager/RVP/VP/WD/AE
• Networks and maintains relationships with Workplace Well-being counterparts to stay current with best practices and shares knowledge by participating in Workplace Well-being national and /or regional committees
• Assumes primary responsibilities for full cycle Human Capital, inclusive of hiring, onboarding, coaching, motivating, scheduling, training, developing, evaluating, terminating, and assigning projects and workload to staff
• Manages the Workplace Well-being financial and business duties (payroll, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, etc.) in a timely and accurate manner.  This includes providing timely and accurate information to appropriate client departments
• Activates emergency action plans as necessary
• Completes all assigned education coursework and trainings on IDEA Club Connect and HMI
• Performs all other projects and responsibilities as required

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, or a related discipline
• Active state licensure in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Care, or a related discipline
• Certified Ergonomist, Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, Certification in Professional Ergonomics, or equivalent ergonomic certification, or proven experience delivering ergonomic assessments with the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing ergonomic assessment equipment and tools
• Proven experience working within corporate, manufacturing, or similar environments
• Proven experience managing budgets, metrics, and reporting activities
• Demonstrated solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and apply creative approaches to business development and marketing initiatives
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as web-based platforms
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and proven ability to build relationships, engage with clients, and deliver a positive participant experience
• Demonstrated solid verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally, present information effectively, and engage groups in a public speaking environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Ergonomics, Health Sciences, or a related discipline
• Nationally accredited certification in Exercise Science, Personal Training, or a related discipline
• Proven solid experience performing ergonomic assessments
• Proven experience supporting health promotion initiatives
• Demonstrated knowledge of corporate benefits programs

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods as required
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, and equipment
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, stretch, twist, and perform other physical movements as required
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of supplies or equipment on an occasional basis
• Ability to maintain balance and coordinate full-body movements as required
• Ability to utilize core and lower back strength to support physical activities associated with the role
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal communication and active listening
• Visual capabilities including close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise level typical of office, corporate, healthcare, or client-site environments

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

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. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Global Solutions (Hong Kong) Inc. All rights reserved.