Health Coach - Foreign Medical Graduates Welcome
About The Position
Tru Medical is hiring a Health Coach for its adult primary care practice in Brooklyn. The role is intended for foreign medical graduates seeking US clinical experience while working toward residency or further education, such as PA or NP school. The coach manages a panel of patients with chronic conditions and supports them between visits through care-plan reviews, medication-adherence support, motivational interviewing, goal setting, and progress tracking. The position is non-physician: the Health Coach does not diagnose or prescribe. The coach documents care plans in eClinicalWorks, maintains program data, and meets monthly with providers to discuss patients and flag concerns promptly. No prior US experience is required; training is provided in eClinicalWorks and motivational interviewing. The role is full time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no nights or weekends. It is based at 774 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206, near the J/M at Flushing Ave. Compensation is $21 to $25 per hour, plus a performance bonus tied to patient outcomes. The practice offers paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k), health coach training, and regular one-on-ones. Strong performers may receive letters of recommendation after 12 months.
Requirements
- Medical degree from any country (MD, MBBS, or equivalent).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Live in the NYC area and be able to commute to Brooklyn 11206.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work in a non-physician role that does not involve diagnosing or prescribing.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish and English language skills are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage a panel of patients with diabetes, hypertension, asthma, obesity, and high cholesterol.
- Call patients between visits to review care plans, identify barriers, and support medication adherence.
- Use motivational interviewing to set SMART goals with patients and track progress.
- Write care plans in eClinicalWorks and keep program data current.
- Meet monthly with providers about assigned patients and flag concerns the same day.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Training and development
- 401(k)
- Performance bonus tied to patient outcomes
- Health coach training and regular one-on-ones
- Letters of recommendation for strong performers after 12 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
