Functional Health Coach

California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM)

Remote | Part-Time | Temporary/Contract

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized functional medicine practice dedicated to transforming healthcare through personalized, root-cause medicine. For more than 10 years, California Center for Functional Medicine (CCFM) has helped patients from across the country navigate complex chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, hormonal health, and longevity/healthspan. Our fully virtual, tech-forward practice emphasizes innovative thinking, patient-centered care, and a supportive, collaborative environment where team members can thrive.

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Health Coach to join our team for temporary maternity leave coverage, with the potential to transition into a longer-term position based on fit and patient demand. This is a unique chance to work alongside highly respected functional medicine clinicians and make a meaningful impact on patients navigating complex health challenges.

The Health Coach plays an essential role in helping patients translate practitioner recommendations into sustainable lifestyle changes, providing personalized guidance, accountability, and support throughout their health journeys. The ideal candidate is an empathetic, adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment while working confidently and independently. Functional medicine experience is strongly preferred, and nutrition experience is a plus.

Schedule & Duration

• Approximately 10-20 hours of patient visits per week, with hours potentially fluctuating based on patient demand and practice needs.

• Temporary position providing coverage during a team member's maternity leave.

• Ideal start date is December 28, 2026 to begin onboarding, training, and shadowing before maternity leave starts.

• Potential for continued or expanded opportunities beyond the initial coverage period, depending on practice needs and mutual fit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual health coaching consultations to assess patient goals, lifestyle habits, challenges, and progress.

• Help patients understand and implement individualized treatment, nutrition, and lifestyle recommendations provided by their practitioners.

• Provide ongoing motivation, accountability, and support through regular follow-up appointments.

• Educate patients on general wellness principles, healthy habits, stress management, sleep, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

• Monitor patient progress, identify barriers, and collaborate with practitioners when adjustments to care plans may be needed.

• Serve as a patient navigator, helping patients stay engaged with their treatment plans, navigate next steps, and make effective use of their memberships.

• Act as a liaison between patients and practitioners between appointments to facilitate coordinated, comprehensive care.

• Support patients managing complex or chronic health conditions with empathy, encouragement, and practical behavior-change strategies.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records.

• Adapt quickly to established practice protocols, technology platforms, and clinical workflows.

• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure a consistent, high-quality patient experience.

• Contribute to patient education materials and other practice projects as needed and as scheduling permits.

Qualifications

• Professional training or certification in health coaching.

• Experience providing individualized health coaching, wellness coaching, or lifestyle behavior-change support.

• Functional medicine experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience supporting patients with complex or chronic health conditions (Lyme, Environmental illness, Long-COVID, etc.).

• Nutrition education, training, or professional experience is a plus but not required.

• Understanding of holistic health principles, lifestyle interventions, and behavior-change techniques.

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work independently, and take initiative with minimal supervision.

• Ability to adapt to new systems, clinical protocols, and workflows with limited onboarding time.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Empathetic, patient-centered approach with the ability to motivate and support patients in achieving sustainable health changes.

• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage patient responsibilities independently in a remote environment.

• Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating electronic health records, virtual communication tools, and patient management systems.

• Collaborative, dependable, and proactive team member who takes ownership of responsibilities.

Additional Details

• Work Location: 100% remote. Having a dedicated, quiet office space is required, along with reliable internet, appropriate computer equipment, and necessary office supplies to support effective patient care and team communication.

• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 10-20 patient hours/week.

• Compensation: $30 to $40/hour, commensurate with experience.