Functional Health Coach - Eugene

OnePeak Medical Providers; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

OnePeak Medical is seeking a dedicated Functional Health Coach to apply root-cause nutrition in a collaborative clinical setting in Eugene, Oregon. You will assess patients, design personalized nutrition plans, and work with physicians to monitor progress.

Join a team focused on whole-person care, ongoing professional development, and delivering evidence-based interventions across in-person and virtual formats.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of job-related experience in nutrition and/or wellness coaching.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting labs and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and coaching for client education and motivation.
• Knowledge of biochemistry, nutrigenomics, and holistic health.
• Proficiency in nutrition software to track and support knowledge and motivation.
• Interpersonal skills for building trust in collaborative environments.
• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including detailed health histories, symptom analysis, and current lab assessment ordered and interpreted by a Medical Provider.
• Develop and implement individualized functional nutrition plans in collaboration with the medical provider, incorporating therapeutic diets, supplementation, and behavioral strategies.
• Collaborate with medical providers to co-manage patient care, providing nutrition recommendations that complement medical treatments and monitor progress through follow-up visits.
• Educate patients on functional nutrition principles, empowering them with tools for sustainable lifestyle changes via in-person, virtual, or group sessions as part of an integrated care model.
• Document patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR) systems in alignment with provider directives, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinic protocols.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging research in functional nutrition and integrative health through continuing education ensuring alignment with clinical best practices and organizational standards.
• Contribute to the development of training and educational programs for the Functional Health team
• Participates in delivering training sessions
• Assist with clinic operations and patient care activities as needed, within training competency and scope of practice
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Biochemistry knowledge

Nutrigenomics knowledge

Nutrition software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license & travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related Health Science

Current BLS/CPR Certification

Tools

Nutrition software

Job description

Mission | Empowering healthier lives by making root-cause medicine accessible to everyone.

Vision | Leading a new era of healthcare where root-cause medicine is the standard of care.

Our Company : At OnePeak Medical, we are a team of dedicated caregivers who are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services. Our mission is to redefine primary care by offering innovative, integrated health solutions aimed at optimizing wellbeing. We seek individuals who share our commitment to innovation and growth and empower our frontline healthcare providers with the latest resources to excel in their roles.

Interested in learning why functional medicine is transforming primary care? Read our white paper on Evidence, Patient Demand, and the Rise of Functional Medicine to explore the research, growing patient demand, and the future of whole-person healthcare. - A New Era of Primary Care: Evidence, Patient Demand, and the Rise of Functional Medicine

FunctionalHealthCoach

A FunctionalHealthCoachis a healthcare professional who applies principles of functional medicine to nutrition, focusing onidentifyingand addressing root causes of health issues through personalized dietary and lifestyle interventionsunder thesupervision of a licensed provider. Unlike traditional nutritionists, they integrate lab testing, genetics, gut health, and environmental factors to create holistic plans that prevent and reverse chronic conditions like autoimmune disorders, metabolic issues, diabetes, and digestive problems.

CoreResponsibilities& Duties

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including detailed health histories, symptom analysis, and current lab assessmentordered andinterpretedbya Medical Provider.
• Develop and implement individualized functional nutrition plansin collaboration with the medical provider, incorporating therapeutic diets (e.g., anti-inflammatory, low-FODMAP, ketogenic), supplementation, and behavioral strategies.
• Collaborate with medical providers to co-manage patient care, providing nutrition recommendations that complement medical treatments and monitor progress through follow-up visits.
• Educate patients on functional nutrition principles, empowering them with tools for sustainable lifestyle changes via in-person, virtual, or group sessionsas part of an integrated care model.
• Document patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR) systemsin alignment with provider directives, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinic protocols.
• Maintain current knowledge ofemerging research in functional nutrition and integrative health through continuing educationensuringalignment with clinical best practices and organizational standards.
• Contribute to the development of training and educational programs for the Functional Health team
• Participates in delivering training sessions
• Assistwith clinic operations and patient care activities as needed, within training competency and scope of practice
• Additionalresponsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting labs and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and coaching for client education and motivation.
• Knowledge of biochemistry, nutrigenomics, and holistic health (e.g., gut-brain axis).
• Proficiencyin nutrition softwareto track and supportnutritional knowledge and support, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based dietary guidelines.
• Interpersonal skills for building trust in collaborative environments.
• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and willing to travel as needed

Experience & Education

• At least 1 year of job-related experience in nutrition and/or wellness/lifestyle coaching.

Degrees and Certifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent

• Preferred: Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related Health Science field

• Certifications: Wellness coaching; Motivational Interviewing; Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA), Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

• Required: Current BLS and/or CPR/AED Certification

Salary Range for this Role

$23.82—$28.03 USD

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Voluntary LTD, FSA, Accident, Critical Illness
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee and Family Discounts
• Paid Parental Leave