What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Wellness Coach (Part-Time) position at Kinwell?
Workforce Classification :
Hybrid
Kinwell was founded on the principle of personalized, whole-hearted care for every patient. We believe the best healthcare is a conversation, and one that includes nutrition, fitness, sleep, and behavioral health. Our Clinicians and Clinic Support staff drive real change in their patient's well-being. Along the way, we are setting a new standard for primary care, making it more accessible, impactful, and holistic.
We are dedicated to building great places to work. We value all teammates and respect a diversity of thought, ideas, and cultures-all focused on the common goal of nurturing the health of those we serve.
Kinwell fosters a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We bring agility to work every day and thrive on the opportunity to create something refreshing and new. This is where you come in. If you are looking for a new primary care opportunity, one based on the quality of care, not the quantity of patients, please consider our available positions.
The Health and Wellness Coach is an integral member of the Lifestyle Medicine team, working collaboratively with diverse patient populations to engage them in their health and well-being. The Coach co-leads shared medical appointments and partners with patients to develop individualized action plans that support them in achieving their personal health goals. The Health and Wellness Coach is responsible for facilitating the end-to-end coaching process for both individuals and groups. This role is primarily remote but the Coach will come to our Spokane clinic up to once a month for team meetings and trainings. This is a .5 FTE position, working 20 hours per week.
What you'll do :
- Provide personalized one-on-one 30-minute health coaching sessions focused on the patient's stated health goals.
- Co-develop action plans and SMART goals to support patients in achieving their health objectives while providing ongoing accountability and progress monitoring.
- Guide patients in completing goals within the designated coaching term.
- Understand and consider patients' health conditions in the coaching process, consulting with the clinical care team as needed.
- Connect patients with relevant community resources and employee benefit plan information as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all patient interactions within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Conduct outreach calls, including follow-ups to enhance patient engagement.
- Manage an active caseload of Shared Administration and Health and Wellness patients.
- Facilitate group medical visits in collaboration with clinicians for groups of up to 14 patients.
- Update and enhance materials used in shared medical visits.
- Work alongside the Lifestyle Medicine team to conduct outreach and recruit new patients.
- Partner with the clinical care team to gain insights into patient health goals and tailor coaching approaches accordingly.
- Serve as a subject matter expert within the care team on coaching methodologies and behavior change strategies.
- Play an active role in supporting the care team in meeting clinic performance metrics and closing patient care gaps.
- Participate in team meetings and daily huddles to ensure seamless integration of coaching into patient care.
What you'll bring :
Working Environment
Work is performed in a virtual or clinical office environment with standard ambient temperatures.
Physical Requirements
The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation :
This is primarily a sedentary role, requiring the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
Regular use of computer, mouse and keyboard.
Communicate effectively in person and via telephone.
Vaccine Requirement :
Kinwell currently requires all teammates to provide proof of or complete a written attestation of a religious or medical exemption for influenza, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B vaccines. Healthcare providers may also be subject to CDC recommended vaccines.
Kinwell provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or other protected status. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the American with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to our standard application and / or interview process which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Kinwell. Please inform our Talent Acquisition team (recruiting@kinwellhealth.com) if you are requesting an accommodation to participate in the application process.
What we offer :
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.
National Salary Range :
78,000.00 - $101,000.00
Salary : $78,000 - $101,000
