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Health Coach-General Internal Medicine
About the Role
Health Coach role in General Internal Medicine. Grant-funded position. University setting. Motivational interviewing.
Join University of Tennessee as a Health Coach – General Internal Medicine in United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Work with University of Tennessee in United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Health Coach performs health screenings and utilizes motivational interviewing to support participants within the neighborhood Health Hub program. They collaborate with clinicians to design personalized health programs and facilitate referrals to primary and behavioral healthcare services.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of related work experience. A valid driver's license is required, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual communication platforms is essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Health Coach-General Internal Medicine at University of Tennessee a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Internal Medicine healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Internal Medicine — healthcare professional Career Context
Tennessee's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100) — Tennessee ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.5/10 on work-life balance for Health Coach roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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