Per Diem Health Coach

9amHealth; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

9amHealth is seeking passionate per diem health coaches to support patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. This flexible role requires deep empathy, understanding of cardiometabolic issues, and the ability to foster patient trust and engagement through effective communication. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving health outcomes.

Benefits

Supportive, mission-driven culture

Opportunities to impact patient lives

Remote work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in direct patient care, ideally in clinical or virtual environments.
• Deep understanding of cardiometabolic conditions.
• Familiarity with EMRs and virtual health platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive coaching and education for diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure patient success.
• Track and assess patient progress through regular check-ins.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patient Engagement

Education

Health coaching certification

Job description

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We’re creating a new standard of care.

9amHealth is specialized cardiometabolic care —a first-of-its-kind, whole-body approach to preventing and treating obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and help with weight management. We offer custom care plans, prescription medications, and expert guidance to help our members live healthier every day.

About 9amHealth

We’re creating a new standard of care.

9amHealth is specialized cardiometabolic care —a first-of-its-kind, whole-body approach to preventing and treating obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and help with weight management. We offer custom care plans, prescription medications, and expert guidance to help our members live healthier every day.

9amHealth was founded in 2021 by the team behind mySugr (acquired by Roche in 2017) and has brought together a team of leaders from across cardiometabolic healthcare along with the backing of leading investors like Cigna Ventures, 7Wire Ventures, and Founders Fund.

What it is

At 9amHealth, we’re building a team of per diem health coaches who feel called to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people managing chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. This isn’t just a side gig for you, it’s a way to stay close to the work that fuels your passion and purpose.

You bring deep empathy, practical insight, and a commitment to helping people see what’s possible with the right care and support. Whether you’re engaging with one person or many, your voice is steady and compassionate. You ask thoughtful questions, dig into the details, and meet people where they are, offering personalized guidance that empowers and inspires.

Our patients see you as a trusted partner. Even in a flexible, per diem role, you show up with heart, clarity, and a dedication to helping every person thrive.

What you’ll do

• Provide comprehensive diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and weight loss coaching, education, and support for patients through chat, phone, and video calls following internal protocols
• Create thorough consults aligned with internal protocols for 9amHealth physicians
• Collaborate with RDs, PharmDs, and Patient Care Advocates to ensure patient success
• Support members in executing nutrition and lifestyle plans created by 9amHealth RDs for patients based on their medical conditions, goals, and preferences, ensuring they align with evidence-based guidelines for managing diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity
• Track patient progress through regular check-ins, assess the effectiveness of interventions and refer members to RDs, PharmDs, and providers to adjust care plans as needed based on clinical outcomes and patient feedback.
• Provide motivational interviewing, coaching, and counseling to support sustainable behavior changes in patients regarding diet, exercise, and stress management.
• Utilize patient data and health metrics to inform coaching recommendations, helping patients understand lab results and tracking outcomes like weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation, ensuring all care actions, recommendations, and follow-ups are documented according to internal and legal standards.
  
  

As a per diem coach, your schedule may vary based on patient demand and business needs.

What you’ll need

Minimum Qualifications

• An active health coaching or related certification (e.g., NBHWC, Wellcoaches, Duke Integrative, DPP Lifestyle Coach, CDCES, or BC-ADM).
• Deep understanding of cardiometabolic conditions, especially diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.
• At least 5 years of experience in direct patient care—ideally in clinical or virtual environments—with a focus on chronic condition support.
• Familiarity with EMRs and virtual health platforms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to foster patient trust and engagement through empathy and personalized support.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary care teams alongside clinicians, dietitians, and support staff.
• Comfort delivering care virtually across chat, video, and phone using modern digital tools.
• A secure, distraction-free home workspace that meets privacy and confidentiality standards.
• A stable high-speed internet connection capable of supporting uninterrupted video and messaging sessions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work at a digital health company focused on chronic conditions.
• Multilingual capabilities, particularly in Spanish, to support diverse patient populations.
  
  

What you can expect at 9amHealth

As a per diem team member at 9amHealth, you’ll join a passionate and fast-growing team that values flexibility, patient-centered care, and collaboration. While your role may be part-time and variable in hours, you’ll be an essential contributor to our mission to improve access and outcomes for people living with chronic conditions.

You’ll benefit from:

• A supportive, mission-driven culture led by seasoned founders and a collaborative care team.
• Opportunities to make a direct impact in patients' lives, even in a flexible capacity.
• A remote environment with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
  
  

Please note: Benefits such as health insurance and PTO apply only to full-time employees, but all team members—including per diem—are welcomed as part of our inclusive, caring culture.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Diabetes disproportionately impacts BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our patients and creating a positive healthcare experience for them. We welcome applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign-born residents.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Health and Human Services

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