About the job
Job Title: GLP-1 Lifestyle Coach
Location: Remote (Full-time)
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and compassionate GLP-1 Lifestyle Coach to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide personalized coaching to clients undergoing GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) therapy, supporting them in achieving their health and wellness goals through sustainable lifestyle changes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personalized Coaching: Conduct virtual one-on-one coaching sessions to guide clients on GLP-1 therapy, focusing on nutrition, physical activity, behavioral strategies, and overall lifestyle modifications.
- Education and Support: Provide clients with comprehensive education about GLP-1 medications, including their mechanisms, benefits, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Collaborative Care: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including endocrinologists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess and document clients' progress, adjusting coaching strategies as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Resource Development: Contribute to the creation and refinement of educational materials and resources to enhance client understanding and engagement.
Qualifications:
- Certification: Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) credential is highly preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a clinical setting, specifically with patients managing diabetes or other metabolic conditions.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing, Dietetics, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, or a related health field.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of GLP-1 receptor agonists and their role in weight management and glycemic control.
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing and behavior change techniques.
- Experience in medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle medicine interventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients remotely.
- Competence in using telehealth platforms and digital health tools for coaching and monitoring.