Functional Health Coach - Redmond

Mission | Empowering healthier lives by making root-cause medicine accessible to everyone.

Vision | Leading a new era of healthcare where root-cause medicine is the standard of care.

Our Company: At OnePeak Medical, we are a team of dedicated caregivers who are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services. Our mission is to redefine primary care by offering innovative, integrated health solutions aimed at optimizing wellbeing. We seek individuals who share our commitment to innovation and growth and empower our frontline healthcare providers with the latest resources to excel in their roles. 

Interested in learning why functional medicine is transforming primary care? Read our white paper on Evidence, Patient Demand, and the Rise of Functional Medicine to explore the research, growing patient demand, and the future of whole-person healthcare. - A New Era of Primary Care: Evidence, Patient Demand, and the Rise of Functional Medicine

Functional Health Coach  

A Functional Health Coach is a healthcare professional who applies principles of functional medicine to nutrition, focusing on identifying and addressing root causes of health issues through personalized dietary and lifestyle interventions under the supervision of a licensed provider. Unlike traditional nutritionists, they integrate lab testing, genetics, gut health, and environmental factors to create holistic plans that prevent and reverse chronic conditions like autoimmune disorders, metabolic issues, diabetes, and digestive problems. 

Core Responsibilities & Duties 

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including detailed health histories, symptom analysis, and current lab assessment ordered and interpreted by a Medical Provider.  

• Develop and implement individualized functional nutrition plans in collaboration with the medical provider, incorporating therapeutic diets (e.g., anti-inflammatory, low-FODMAP, ketogenic), supplementation, and behavioral strategies. 

• Collaborate with medical providers to co-manage patient care, providing nutrition recommendations that complement medical treatments and monitor progress through follow-up visits. 

• Educate patients on functional nutrition principles, empowering them with tools for sustainable lifestyle changes via in-person, virtual, or group sessions as part of an integrated care model.  
• Document patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR) systems in alignment with provider directives, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinic protocols. 
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging research in functional nutrition and integrative health through continuing education ensuring alignment with clinical best practices and organizational standards.  
• Contribute to the development of training and educational programs for the Functional Health team 
• Participates in delivering training sessions  
• Assist with clinic operations and patient care activities as needed, within training competency and scope of practice 
• Additional responsibilities as needed  

Qualifications 

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting labs and root-cause analysis. 

• Excellent communication and coaching for client education and motivation. 

• Knowledge of biochemistry, nutrigenomics, and holistic health (e.g., gut-brain axis). 

• Proficiency in nutrition software to track and support nutritional knowledge and support, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based dietary guidelines. 

• Interpersonal skills for building trust in collaborative environments. 

• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and willing to travel as needed 

Experience & Education 

• At least 1 year of job-related experience in nutrition and/or wellness/lifestyle coaching.  

Degrees and Certifications 

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent 

• Preferred: Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related Health Science field 

• Certifications: Wellness coaching; Motivational Interviewing; Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA), Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) 

• Required: Current BLS and/or CPR/AED Certification 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Voluntary LTD, FSA, Accident, Critical Illness
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee and Family Discounts
• Paid Parental Leave