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$30 / hour
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What this role is
Virta Health is hiring health coaches to deliver remote behavior change and nutrition coaching to members working to reverse metabolic disease and achieve weight loss. This role suits motivated healthcare professionals who thrive in direct patient care, can communicate clearly through digital channels, and are passionate about helping people make lasting lifestyle changes.
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What they ask for
Required
- 2+ years of direct patient care experience in chronic disease, metabolic health, nutrition counseling, or related coaching roles
- Health coaching certification (NBHWC or ICF) or recent completion of a coaching program
- Associate's, Bachelor's, or advanced degree in health, behavioral health, or related field
- Proficiency with digital platforms including texting, phone calls, video, instant messaging, Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom
- High emotional intelligence and empathy
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Passion for metabolic health and frontline care delivery
- Critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Clear, personalized, empathetic communication
- Collaboration and teamwork mindset
- Ability to create plans, set goals, and drive behavior change accountability
- Comfort working in ambiguous conditions with incomplete information
Nice to have
- Professional experience with type 2 diabetes, obesity, or metabolic health conditions
- Remote or asynchronous coaching experience
- Knowledge of ketogenic or low-carbohydrate nutrition as therapeutic approach
- Experience with motivational interviewing or foundational coaching skills
- NBC-HWC or ICF certification