Health Coach-General Internal Medicine
Compensation
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Job Description
The Health Coach assists with health screening and health coaching using motivational interviewing techniques to support participants at the Health Hubs in the neighborhood Health Hub program. This position collaborates with clinicians and participants to design individual programs as well as make referrals to necessary primary and behavioral health care and other community supports.
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 4712.
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
- 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.
Internal Medicine Career Context
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Internal Medicine median $64k (middle half $55k–$82k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine pay trend | +6.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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