Certified Health Coach - Remote (20 hours/week)

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 services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through 680+ health centers across 41 states, with virtual care available in all 50 states. We focus on patient-first access to both in-person and virtual care to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. Marathon Health is committed to inclusivity, collaboration, and attracting exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery.

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in health science, counseling, psychology, nutrition, social work or 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 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 small or large groups, virtually or in-person.
  • Positive, solution-oriented, resilient, and adaptable.
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to teach and troubleshoot digital health devices and apps.
  • Strong proficiency with Electronic Medical Records, RPM dashboards, and Microsoft 365 tools.
  • Excellent customer service, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Ability to build trusting relationships with integrity and commitment.
  • Excellent time management, multitasking, prioritization, and deadline-driven work.
  • Critical thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.

Pay and Benefits

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

The actual offer may vary based on geographic location and candidate experience/skill level.

We are accepting applications until a candidate is selected. To apply and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.

Benefits Summary

Eligibility is based on a 24/hr per week schedule. Benefits include health and well-being coverage, life and disability insurance, medical/dental/vision plans, employer-funded HSA/FSA, voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization plans. Other offerings include 401k match, financial coaching through EAP, and paid time off.

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