Certified Health Coach - Remote (20 hours/week)
Overview
- Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through 680+ health centers across 41 states, with virtual care available in all 50 states. We focus on patient-first access to both in-person and virtual care to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. Marathon Health is committed to inclusivity, collaboration, and attracting exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery.
- Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group coaching sessions to promote behavior change, wellness, and chronic condition management. Develop personalized wellness plans with clients, set goals, and provide resources to track progress.
- Provide onboarding, education, and ongoing support to patients using remote patient monitoring devices (e.g., Bluetooth blood pressure cuffs, glucometers), ensuring accurate data collection and consistent engagement.
- Monitor RPM dashboards to identify trends, encourage adherence, and proactively reach out to patients who need support with device use, lifestyle habits, or care plan follow-through.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to offer chronic condition coaching based on national clinical guidelines.
- Assist patients in scheduling medical appointments and making necessary internal referrals.
- Facilitate health promotion programs such as group challenges, educational workshops, and biometric screenings, and work with the client and care team to develop wellness strategies tailored to the population.
- Participate in client engagement events and contribute to the development of wellness program offerings, coordinating with other vendors (carriers, EAP, etc.) to inform the client population of available resources.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health science, counseling, psychology, nutrition, social work or related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Certification from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a health coach, including conducting one-on-one and group coaching.
- Experience with digital health tools, remote patient monitoring programs, and/or telehealth platforms preferred.
- Strong background in health promotion, chronic condition management, and behavior change methodologies.
- Desired Attributes
- Comfortable presenting to small or large groups, virtually or in-person.
- Positive, solution-oriented, resilient, and adaptable.
- Tech-savvy with the ability to teach and troubleshoot digital health devices and apps.
- Strong proficiency with Electronic Medical Records, RPM dashboards, and Microsoft 365 tools.
- Excellent customer service, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with integrity and commitment.
- Excellent time management, multitasking, prioritization, and deadline-driven work.
- Critical thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.
- Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $27,000 - $40,000/yr for a 20-hour/week schedule. The actual offer may vary based on geographic location and candidate experience/skill level.
- We are accepting applications until a candidate is selected. To apply and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.
- Benefits Summary
Eligibility is based on a 24/hr per week schedule. Benefits include health and well-being coverage, life and disability insurance, medical/dental/vision plans, employer-funded HSA/FSA, voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization plans. Other offerings include 401k match, financial coaching through EAP, and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: USD 27000 - 40000 per year Experience: 3 years required Apply To this Job