Patient Facing Personal Trainer Wellness Coach

VA Health and Wellness Center; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness center in Virginia is seeking a Personal Trainer Wellness Coach to join their team. The role focuses on guiding patients through personalized fitness, nutrition, and wellness plans, contributing significantly to their health transformations. Candidates should be passionate about coaching and must hold relevant certifications, including CPR/AED and as a Personal Trainer. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing education and training in peptide protocols

Potential performance incentives

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working with general or special populations.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Knowledge of peptide therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one fitness assessments and develop personalized routines.
• Coach sustainable movement habits and provide basic nutritional guidance.
• Collaborate with medical staff to track lifestyle changes.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient education

Education

Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or equivalent)

CPR/AED certification

Job description

At Virginia Health and Wellness, we specialize in science-backed weight loss and metabolic health programs that integrate GLP-1 medications, advanced peptide therapies, and lifestyle support. We're not just helping patients lose weight — we're helping them reclaim their health.

We're expanding our in-office team and looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and knowledgeable Personal Trainer Wellness Coach who is passionate about guiding patients through the fitness, nutrition, and peptide therapy journey.

Role Overview

As a Patient-Facing Personal Trainer Wellness Coach, you’ll play a key role in our patients’ transformation. You’ll work closely with patients enrolled in medical weight loss programs, guiding them through:

• Customized fitness planning
• Nutritional education
• Lifestyle habit coaching
• Supporting adherence to peptide and supplement protocols

Your role is to educate, empower, and encourage—fostering relationships rather than conducting gym-floor boot camps.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Passion for patient transformation, especially in a medical or weight loss setting
• Comfortable working with beginners and deconditioned patients
• Approachable, non-judgmental, and able to meet people where they are
• Excited to educate on how peptides and lifestyle work together
• Eager to be part of a multi-disciplinary care team
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one fitness assessments and movement screenings
• Develop beginner-friendly, personalized fitness routines aligned with the patient’s ability and weight loss phase
• Coach patients on building sustainable movement habits (e.g., walking, resistance training, NEAT activity)
• Collaborate with medical and clinical staff to reinforce peptide protocols and track lifestyle changes supporting therapy goals
• Provide basic nutritional guidance aligned with our metabolic repair model (without writing meal plans)
• Track progress, encourage accountability, and adjust recommendations as needed
• Deliver education and support in both 1-on-1 and small-group settings
• Maintain excellent patient rapport, emotional intelligence, and professionalism

Qualifications

Required:

• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or equivalent)
• CPR/AED certification
• 1+ year working with the general or special populations

Preferred:

• Knowledge of peptide therapy, metabolic health, or functional medicine
• Background in coaching behavior change or health education
• Experience in clinical, wellness, or integrative care environments

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time, in-office position with a competitive hourly rate of $20 - $25, plus potential performance incentives. We offer ongoing education and training in peptide protocols and metabolic health.