Overview
At Virginia Health and Wellness, we specialize in science-backed weight loss and metabolic health programs that integrate GLP-1 medications, advanced peptide therapies, and lifestyle support. We're expanding our in-office team and looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and knowledgeable Personal Trainer Wellness Coach who is passionate about guiding patients through the fitness, nutrition, and peptide therapy journey. As a Patient-Facing Personal Trainer Wellness Coach, you'll play a key role in our patients' transformation. You'll work closely with patients who are enrolled in medical weight loss programs, guiding them through : customized fitness planning, nutritional education, lifestyle habit coaching, and supporting adherence to peptide and supplement protocols. Your job is not to push, it's to educate, empower, and encourage. This is a relationship-building role, not a gym-floor boot camp.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Passion for patient transformation, especially in a medical or weight loss setting
- Comfortable working with beginners and deconditioned patients
- Approachable, non-judgmental, and able to meet people where they are
- Excited to educate on how peptides and lifestyle work together
- Eager to be part of a multi-disciplinary care team
- Detail-oriented with a strong ability to document patient interactions and progress
Schedule & Compensation
Full-time, in-office. Competitive base salary + potential performance incentives. Ongoing education and training in peptide protocols and metabolic health.
Responsibilities
Conduct one-on-one fitness assessments and movement screeningsDevelop beginner-friendly, personalized fitness routines aligned with the patient's current ability and weight loss phaseCoach patients on building sustainable movement habits (e.g., walking, resistance training, NEAT activity)Collaborate with medical and clinical staff to reinforce peptide protocols (e.g., MICC, NAD+, Glutathione, GLP-1s) and track how lifestyle changes support therapy goalsProvide basic nutritional guidance aligned with our metabolic repair model (you won't write meal plans, but you\'ll help patients understand phase-based nutrition)Track progress, encourage accountability, and adjust recommendations as neededDeliver education and support in both 1-on-1 and small-group settingsMaintain excellent patient rapport, emotional intelligence, and professionalismQualifications
Required :Certified Personal Trainer (NASM, ACSM, NSCA, ACE, or equivalent)CPR / AED certification1+ year working with the general population or special populations (e.g., obesity, chronic illness, sedentary individuals)Preferred :Knowledge of peptide therapy, metabolic health, or functional medicineBackground in coaching behavior change or health educationExperience working in a clinical, wellness, or integrative care environmentCompensation : $20 - $25 hourly
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