Expected pay for this position is $24.61 - $28.96/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

Work 4 days in office, 1 day at home

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health Coach serves as a key member of the Complex Care Management team and Primary Care team to promote disease management, preventative care, and wellness. Promotes, encourages, and engages the patient to take an active role in their health by providing them with tools necessary to make healthy life style choices and adopt life-long healthy behaviors. In collaboration with the Complex Care Manager, coordinates, monitors, and follows up with patient to ensure patient they are working toward the comprehensive plan of care and care goals. Performs ongoing communication and works to promote quality of care through collaboration with the Complex Care Manager and all service team members, patients and families. Works with the Care Management Division leadership team to ensure alignment with the strategic goals to meet OSF Key Results.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associates

Experience:

2 years of experience in clinical, wellness, health coaching, counseling or health care setting caring for patients with chronic, complex illnesses

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Adult and/or pediatric care management experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Current state licensure as LPN

Other requirements/information:

Broad knowledge of chronic illness and medical and community resources

Positive, empathetic approach and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively to patients and families with a variety of health issues, age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to successfully use independent judgment and make decisions, with little supervision

Proven ability to work with others and efficiently with excellent time management skills

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.