Health Coach for Foreign Medical Graduates
About The Position
This role is for foreign medical graduates who have earned a medical degree abroad and wish to utilize it in the US while working towards residency, PA, or NP school. Unlike many other positions, this role offers direct patient interaction, allowing you to manage your own panel of patients. You will participate in monthly case meetings with US physicians and nurse practitioners, gaining hands-on experience in a US primary care setting. No prior US experience is required. Tru Medical is an award-winning adult primary care practice committed to Quality Affordable Care for All, serving East Williamsburg and Clinton Hill in Brooklyn. We are a NYS-accredited Patient-Centered Medical Home with high patient satisfaction ratings. Our mission is to provide care with trust, respect, and understanding, ensuring every patient feels heard and valued. We foster a collaborative environment where speaking up and asking for help are strengths. This role is ideal for individuals who are adaptable, empathetic, and eager to learn and grow within a supportive team.
Requirements
- Medical degree from any country (MD, MBBS, or equivalent).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Fluent in both Spanish and English.
- Strong computer skills.
- Patience, warmth, and the habit of repeating back what you heard.
- Willingness to learn and apply motivational interviewing techniques.
- Willingness to manage a patient panel and engage in direct patient coaching.
Nice To Haves
- No prior US experience is required.
- Training on eClinicalWorks and motivational interviewing will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Manage a panel of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, obesity, and high cholesterol.
- Call patients between visits to review care plans, identify barriers to adherence, and support medication adherence.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help patients set SMART goals and track their progress.
- Document care plans in eClinicalWorks and maintain current program data.
- Meet monthly with providers to discuss patient cases and flag any immediate concerns.
- Report daily numbers and monthly care plan goals to management.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k)
- Performance bonus
- US clinical experience alongside providers affiliated with Brooklyn Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Columbia
- Performance bonus tied to patient outcomes
- Letters of recommendation for strong performers after 12 months
- Paid holidays
- Health coach training, webinars and regular one-on-ones
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
