Wellness Director Jobs in Ohio
Wellness Director jobs in Ohio are active across senior living communities, corporate wellness programs, hospital systems, and integrated health networks, with openings at every level from department lead to executive director. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where employers like ProMedica, Trilogy Health Services, and the Cleveland Clinic health system maintain ongoing demand for experienced wellness directors. The most consistently posted specialties in Ohio are senior living and long-term care wellness, employee wellness program management, and behavioral health integration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:
- Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
- Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
- Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
- Industry leader in clinical care.
- Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
- Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
Job Description
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
About the Director of Nursing Position
As Director of Nursing at Brookdale, you will utilize your leadership qualities to inspire, lead and manage the overall operation of the clinical team to provide the highest quality of care and services for our residents. You will proactively build relationships with residents, families, physicians and other healthcare providers for the coordination of exceptional personalized care. You will consistently collaborate with community leadership, mentor and engage your associates and build resident and family satisfaction.
Brookdale supports our Nurse Leaders through:
- Structured six-week orientation, a wealth of online resources, local nurse mentors and ongoing collaborative support.
- Tuition reimbursement to support your clinical expertise and leadership skills development.
- Network of almost 700 communities in 40 states to support you should relocation be in your future.
This is a great opportunity for a strong nurse leader looking to take the next step in their professional career or for an experienced Director of Nursing looking to join a reputable mission and purpose-driven organization where you can make a contribution.
Qualifications Skills
- Education as required to obtain state nursing license and state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN)
- Driver’s license
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, and Clinical leadership experience preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of technology, proficiency in Microsoft office suite and electronic documentation.
Visit careers.brookdale.comto learn more about Brookdale’s culture, see our full list of benefits and find other available job opportunities.
Enriching lives...Together.
At Brookdale, relationships and integrity are the heart of our culture. Do you want to be a part of a welcoming and inclusive community where residents and associates thrive? Our cornerstones of passion, courage, partnership and trust drive everything we do and come to life every day. If this speaks to you, come join our award winning team.
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
Responsibilities
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in wellness director jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio license or nationally recognized wellness credential such as CWWPM or CHWC
- Bachelor's degree in health promotion, kinesiology, public health, or a related field
- Minimum three to five years of experience designing and managing wellness programs
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead interdisciplinary wellness teams
- Proficiency with wellness data platforms, health risk assessments, and outcome reporting
- Strong communication skills for presenting wellness initiatives to senior leadership
Wellness Director Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a wellness director in Ohio?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in health promotion, kinesiology, or public health, then obtaining a recognized credential such as the Certified Worksite Wellness Program Manager or Certified Health and Wellness Coach designation. Ohio does not require a single state-issued license for wellness directors, but many senior living and healthcare employers expect an Ohio-recognized credential and several years of program management experience before considering candidates for director-level roles.
Which companies hire wellness directors in Ohio?
Employers hiring wellness directors in Ohio right now include Arrow Senior Living, StoryPoint, and Sonida Senior Living, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large senior living operators, regional hospital networks, and self-insured corporate employers are the most consistent sources of director-level wellness openings in the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most wellness director jobs?
Columbus, Kent, and Akron account for the greatest concentration of wellness director openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its large corporate headquarters and a growing senior living sector, Cleveland's extensive hospital and health system network sustains steady demand, and Cincinnati draws openings from its mix of Fortune 500 employers running in-house wellness programs and regional healthcare groups.
Are there remote wellness director jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Wellness directors typically oversee on-site programming, staff, and member or employee engagement, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 33% of wellness director openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and most of those are in corporate or digital wellness roles rather than senior living or clinical settings. Program coordination, vendor management, and data reporting are the functions most commonly done off-site when hybrid schedules are offered.
How can I get hired as a wellness director in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a wellness coordinator or health promotion specialist role first, then building toward director-level responsibility. Large Ohio senior living operators such as Trilogy Health Services and Ohio Living often post activity or wellness coordinator roles that serve as a direct ladder to director positions. Completing a credential like the Certified Health and Wellness Coach designation strengthens a candidate's profile considerably, and lateral moves from roles in fitness management, employee benefits coordination, or behavioral health case management are well-recognized by Ohio hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to wellness director jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to wellness director jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Search the roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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