Health & Wellness Coach

HOUSTON REGIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE PLLC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits available for eligible full‑t

Collaborative physician-led practice

Job summary

Katy Integrative Gastroenterology is seeking a Health & Wellness Coach to support our registered dietitian and growing nutrition programs in Katy, Texas. This role focuses on turning nutrition guidance into sustainable daily habits and coordinating with physicians and APRNs.

You will conduct coaching sessions in person, by phone, or virtually, reinforce dietitian recommendations, and help patients set realistic lifestyle goals.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Document coaching sessions and patient communications accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate nutrition and wellness appointments, follow-up visits, and program enrollment.
• Follow up with patients who miss appointments or disengage from their care plans.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, nutrition, exercise science, psychology, public health, or related field

Health & Wellness Coaching certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) familiarity

Job description

Description

Health & Wellness Coach

Location: Katy, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Practice: 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.

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 skillsComfortable working with electronic medical records and basic spreadsheets
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus