Functional Health Coach - Springfield

OnePeak Medical Office & Corporate•Springfield, OR

10h•$24 - $28

About The Position

OnePeak Medical is seeking a Functional Health Coach to apply functional medicine principles to nutrition and help patients address root causes of health issues through personalized dietary and lifestyle interventions under the supervision of a licensed provider. The role integrates lab testing, genetics, gut health, and environmental factors into holistic plans intended to prevent and reverse chronic conditions. The coach conducts nutritional assessments, develops individualized plans in collaboration with medical providers, supports co-managed patient care, and educates patients through in-person, virtual, or group sessions. The role also includes documenting care in electronic health records, maintaining knowledge of current research, contributing to team training and education, and assisting with clinic operations and patient care within the coach’s training and scope of practice. The role requires at least one year of job-related experience in nutrition and/or wellness or lifestyle coaching, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current BLS and/or CPR/AED certification. A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related health science field is preferred. The position is based in Springfield and requires a valid Oregon driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed. The stated salary range is $23.82–$28.03 USD. Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

At least 1 year of job-related experience in nutrition and/or wellness or 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 patient education and motivation.
Knowledge of biochemistry, nutrigenomics, and holistic health, such as the gut-brain axis.
Proficiency in nutrition software to track and support nutritional knowledge, 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, recommend nutrition interventions that complement medical treatments, and monitor progress through follow-up visits.
Educate patients on functional nutrition and support sustainable lifestyle changes through in-person, virtual, or group sessions.
Document patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes in electronic health record systems in accordance with provider directives, HIPAA, and clinic protocols.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging research in functional nutrition and integrative health through continuing education.
Contribute to developing 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.