Certified Health Coach - Remote (20 hours/week)

Marathon Health; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Certified Health Coach to join their integrated health center team. The role involves conducting coaching sessions, supporting patients with remote monitoring devices, and collaborating with healthcare providers to enhance patient health outcomes. Candidates should have a degree in health science and certification from the NBHWC, along with experience in health coaching and digital health tools. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free Marathon membership

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a health coach.
• Experience supporting patients with digital health tools preferred.
• Strong background in health promotion and chronic condition management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group coaching sessions.
• Provide onboarding and ongoing support for remote patient monitoring devices.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for chronic condition coaching.
• Facilitate health promotion programs.

Skills

Health coaching

Behavior change methodologies

Digital health tools

Exceptional customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Certification from NBHWC

Tools

Electronic Medical Records software

RPM Dashboards

Microsoft 365

Job description

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 comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. We transform healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, prioritizing convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Marathon Health is committed to inclusivity and collaboration, fostering a positive work environment and recruiting exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

About The Job

The Certified Health Coach position is part of the integrated health center team, working with the health center providers, staff, and the Population Health and Wellness Team. It supports the primary care setting and expands the comprehensive care of patients. This role combines traditional health coaching with digital engagement to help patients use Bluetooth-enabled devices (such as blood pressure cuffs and glucometers) to track and improve their health. The Certified Health Coach provides personalized, one-on-one coaching and group programming to help patients manage chronic conditions, prevent disease, and improve their overall health. By guiding clients through behavior change and supporting lifestyle modifications, and helping them successfully engage in RPM technology, Certified Health Coaches empower patients to achieve their wellness goals. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team, delivering evidence-based health coaching and patient support, and facilitating wellness programs to optimize patient health outcomes.

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 needs of the population.
• Participate in client engagement events and contribute to the development of wellness program offerings and coordinate efforts with other vendors (carriers, EAP, etc.) to inform client population of all available resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health science, counseling, psychology, nutrition, social work or a 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 supporting patients 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 both small and large groups, virtually or in-person.
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude and a solution-oriented approach, resilient and adaptable.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to teach and troubleshoot digital health devices and apps.
• Strong technical expertise using Electronic Medical Records software, RPM Dashboards, and Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to promote teamwork.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with integrity and commitment.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, prioritization, and deadline execution.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High level of critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $27,000 - $40,000/yr for a schedule of 20hrs a week.

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.

Benefits Summary

We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Eligibility is based on 24/hr week.

• Health and Well-Being: Free Marathon membership for in person and virtual care, employer paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule