Health Coach

Mochi Medical

2d•Remote

About The Position

Mochi Medical is hiring Health Coaches to provide high-touch behavior-change support as part of a multidisciplinary virtual care team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and Registered Dietitians. Coaches support patients using GLP-1 medications and related programs by helping them follow through on care-team plans and develop sustainable habits related to nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and emotional health. The role involves individual video coaching, accountability, general wellness education, and documentation in the EMR. Coaches must stay within their scope of practice and not provide Medical Nutrition Therapy or individualized therapeutic nutrition. The position is a remote U.S.-only contract role with a physician-owned professional corporation affiliated with Mochi Health. Providers are compensated under a capitated model, with earnings tied to patient-panel size; compensation details are reviewed during the interview process.

Requirements

Hold one active certification: NBC-HWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach), ACE-CHC (ACE Certified Health Coach), or CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist).
At least 1 year of experience in health coaching, telehealth, clinical wellness, or a closely related role.
Skilled in motivational interviewing and patient education.
Understand health coaches’ scope of practice, including the boundary between coaching and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Proficient in online scheduling tools, EMR systems, and video-visit coordination.
Comfortable working in a fully remote, dynamic startup environment.
Have reliable high-speed internet and a private, professional video setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field such as nutrition, public health, exercise science, psychology, or health education.
At least 1 year of experience coaching patients on GLP-1 medications, obesity, diabetes, or other metabolic conditions.
Familiarity with the patient experience of GLP-1 medications and other treatments, including side effects, titration, appetite changes, and common questions.
Training in additional behavior-change frameworks such as stages of change, CBT-informed coaching, or ACT.
Bilingual ability; Spanish is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct 30-minute initial and follow-up one-on-one virtual coaching sessions by video to help patients build sustainable lifestyle habits that complement their treatment.
Use motivational interviewing and evidence-based behavior-change techniques to help patients set SMART goals, build consistency, and navigate setbacks.
Manage a caseload and serve as patients’ accountability partner in making lasting lifestyle changes.
Coach patients on managing cravings, portion awareness, exercise habits, stress eating, social situations, and emotional aspects of weight management.
Provide general education on healthy eating principles, meal-planning basics, and lifestyle strategies without crossing into Medical Nutrition Therapy or individualized therapeutic nutrition.
Educate patients about Mochi-approved supplements as part of their wellness plan and direct medical or dosing questions to their prescribing provider.
Document sessions in the EMR using SOAP format and communicate relevant updates to the care team.
Coordinate video visits and use online scheduling tools and EMR systems.
Adapt to a fast-paced startup environment and contribute to team-wide improvements.