Functional Health Coach - Springfield

OnePeak Medical Office & Corporate•Springfield, OR

10h

About The Position

OnePeak Medical is seeking a Functional Health Coach to apply functional medicine principles to nutrition through personalized dietary and lifestyle interventions under the supervision of a licensed provider. The role focuses on identifying and addressing root causes of health issues, integrating lab testing, genetics, gut health, and environmental factors into holistic plans intended to help prevent or reverse chronic conditions. The coach conducts nutritional assessments and develops individualized plans in collaboration with medical providers. They educate and motivate patients through in-person, virtual, or group sessions, monitor progress, document care in electronic health records, and support training and clinic operations within their competency and scope of practice.

Requirements

At least 1 year of job-related experience in nutrition and/or wellness/lifestyle coaching.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS and/or CPR/AED certification.
Valid Oregon driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.
Strong analytical skills for interpreting labs and conducting root-cause analysis.
Excellent communication and coaching skills for client education and motivation.
Knowledge of biochemistry, nutrigenomics, and holistic health, such as the gut-brain axis.
Proficiency in nutrition software.
Knowledge of motivational interviewing and evidence-based dietary guidelines.
Interpersonal skills for building trust in collaborative environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related Health Science field.
Wellness coaching certification.
Motivational Interviewing certification.
Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA) certification.
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including detailed health histories, symptom analysis, and review of current labs ordered and interpreted by a Medical Provider.
Develop and implement individualized functional nutrition plans in collaboration with the medical provider, incorporating therapeutic diets, supplementation, and behavioral strategies.
Collaborate with medical providers to co-manage patient care and provide nutrition recommendations that complement medical treatments.
Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits.
Educate patients on functional nutrition principles and support sustainable lifestyle changes through in-person, virtual, or group sessions.
Document patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes in electronic health records in alignment with provider directives, HIPAA, and clinic protocols.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging functional nutrition and integrative health research through continuing education.
Contribute to the development of training and educational programs for the Functional Health team.
Participate in delivering training sessions.
Assist with clinic operations and patient care activities as needed, within training competency and scope of practice.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.