A Health and Wellness Coach works with clients to establish goals for improving their health and helps them to follow healthy behaviors. Coaches and supports clients; may focus on fitness, nutrition, stress management or other issues that affect health and wellness.
Katy Integrative Gastroenterology About the Position Katy Integrative Gastroenterology is seeking an energetic, compassionate, and highly organized Health & Wellness Coach to support our registered dietitian and growing nutrition and metabolic wellness programs. The Health & Wellness Coach will help patients turn clinical and nutrition recommendations into sustainable daily habits. This person will provide encouragement, education, accountability, and ongoing support while coordinating closely with our dietitian, physicians, and advanced practice providers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about nutrition, digestive health, weight management, metabolic wellness, and behavior change. Key Responsibilities Provide individual health and wellness coaching based on care plans established by the dietitian or medical provider Help patients set realistic goals related to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle habits Conduct scheduled coaching and accountability sessions in person, by telephone, or virtually Reinforce nutrition and lifestyle recommendations provided by the registered dietitian and clinical team Use motivational interviewing and behavior-change techniques to help patients overcome barriers Monitor patient progress, celebrate successes, and help patients remain engaged when progress is challenging Review patient food logs, activity tracking, and wellness questionnaires within the established care plan Document coaching sessions and patient communications accurately in the electronic medical record Identify concerns requiring evaluation by the dietitian or medical provider and communicate them promptly Coordinate nutrition and wellness appointments, follow-up visits, and program enrollment Contact referred patients, explain available programs, and assist them with scheduling Follow up with patients who miss appointments or become disengaged from their care plans Help patients use approved educational materials, tracking tools, and digital health resources Facilitate group coaching sessions, workshops, challenges, and patient education programs Assist with community outreach and wellness-related events Track program outcomes, patient engagement, retention, and completion of follow-up visits Maintain patient privacy and comply with HIPAA and all practice policies Scope of the Position The Health & Wellness Coach supports patients in carrying out care plans established by licensed healthcare professionals. The coach does not independently diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications or supplements, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, or replace the registered dietitian or medical provider. What We Offer A collaborative, physician-led practice environment The opportunity to help develop an expanding nutrition and wellness program Meaningful, relationship-based work with patients Collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, and a registered dietitian Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience Benefits available for eligible full-time employees Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate is naturally encouraging but also highly accountable. This person can connect with patients, help them identify barriers, and guide them toward consistent action. They are proactive, dependable, comfortable discussing program participation, and committed to helping patients achieve measurable improvements in their health. To Apply Please submit your résumé and a brief statement describing your experience with health coaching, nutrition, lifestyle change, or patient education. Please include any relevant certifications and explain why you are interested in working with patients in a gastroenterology and metabolic wellness setting.
Requirements:
Certification or formal training in health and wellness coaching preferred National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching certification or eligibility is a plus Bachelor's degree in health sciences, nutrition, exercise science, psychology, public health, or a related field preferred Previous experience in health coaching, nutrition, weight management, metabolic health, fitness, or patient education preferred Familiarity with motivational interviewing and evidence-based behavior-change strategies Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with patients Positive, encouraging, and nonjudgmental communication style Excellent organization, follow-through, and documentation skills Comfortable working with electronic medical records and basic spreadsheets Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
