Certified Nutrition Specialist (Health Coach)

Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC) / Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

Thank you for considering a career at PartnerMD!

PartnerMD is a membership medical practice specializing in primary care and executive health. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our Wellness team. The coaches on our team are tasked to inspire and support patients on their journey toward improved health, developing personalized care plans, providing expert guidance, and fostering sustainable lifestyle changes within a supportive environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients’ lives through education, encouragement, and professional expertise.

We are seeking candidates with varied backgrounds. Certified Nutritional Consultants (CNC) and Certified Nutrition Specialists (CNS) are among them, since many of our patients would benefit from a depth of nutritional support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nutrition and behavioral change and will have a passion for motivating others to achieve their health goals through diet, exercise, good sleep, and cognition.

Responsibilities:

• Provide health coaching and wellness training to PartnerMD patients and corporate executives
• Provide health education around diet, exercise, stress, and cognitive function
• Develop and provide weight-loss programs
• Perform fitness testing and body composition testing utilizing the InBody Scan and other tools
• Create personal fitness programs with attention to any limitations or special conditions
• Perform applicable portions of annual health physicals
• Motivate clients to adopt a health lifestyle
• Promote wellness programs for current and new clients
• Schedule follow up appointments
• Document notes in patient chart
• Communicate with clinical staff regarding follow up care and patient concerns
• Assist with community engagement activities
• Write health and wellness articles
• Create educational video content and collaborate on marketing initiatives that enhance patient engagement
• Lead presentations on health-related topics
• Manage schedule in the Electronic Medical Records system to achieve metrics and patient-focus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, at minimum, in Exercise Science or related field; higher degrees will be considered
• At least two years’ experience in a wellness specialist, health coach, dietician, or related role
• One or more relevant certifications from a nationally recognized organization, such as NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc., with “Health Coach” preferred
• AED, First Aid, and CPR certification
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to relate to all types of people at all levels of health awareness with ease, engagement, and professionalism
• An unfailingly positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task and switch fluidly from interpersonal engagement to research and planning
• Demonstrated organization and detail-orientation
• Impeccable standards of integrity
• A team player
• Strong computer skills and fluency with electronic medical record (EMR)

REPORTING AND OTHER EXPECTATIONSThe position will report to the Wellness Supervisor for day-to-day supervision. The person in this position will also have significant contact and involvement with other members of the clinical team. The work will be based at PartnerMD’s office in Richmond, VA. The workweek is typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A non-smoking candidate is preferred. All offers are contingent on the satisfactory results of a drug screening and a background check for criminal, credit and Department of Motor Vehicle history. PartnerMD offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept phone calls, faxes or resumes submitted without compensation expectations included. To learn more about PartnerMD, we invite you to visit our website at www.partnermd.com

Compensation: Starting at $50,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What salary range are you targeting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Health coaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• dietician or related: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• certification from NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc. (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA 23230 (Required)

Work Location: In person