Overview
HealthTech Arkansas ("HTA") drives innovation within healthcare provider organizations – hospitals, health systems and physician practices. It currently conducts a cardiovascular-focused accelerator and administers an early-stage investment fund that recruits worldwide for the most accomplished startups in the areas of digital health, medical devices and diagnostic tools. Companies accepted into the program are guaranteed at least two pilot projects or clinical trials with leading cardiology practices in Arkansas and around the country. And because HTA is the only program in the U.S. to guarantee provider engagement, the quality of the accelerator cohort is second to no other program in the country.
Additionally, HTA provides entrepreneurial support for Arkansas residents and early-stage companies innovating in the healthcare space, and also leads internal programming with Arkansas healthcare providers to help those organizations develop their own innovations conceived by clinicians and administrators. More information can be found at www.healthtecharkansas.com.
HTA seeks a Contract Health Coach to help lead our efforts in the development of a community health program.
Description
The Contract Health Coach will assume leadership of developing a health coaching plan as part of a comprehensive program that seeks to reduce cardiovascular disease risk for residents of Northwest Arkansas. The person filling this role will also use their experiences to brainstorm ways to reduce per-person costs associated with health coaching in an effort to reach a greater number of people. The ideal candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate a significant understanding of the health landscape and disparities present in the Northwest Arkansas region.
Roles & Responsibilities
● Oversee and consult on the architecture and development of a comprehensive health coaching plan which targets the approximately 250,000 people 40-70 years of age in Northwest Arkansas
● Work with various stakeholders to design and implement community health initiatives.
● Provide expertise and guidance on all aspects of the health coaching plan informed on previous health coaching experiences.
Requirements & Compensation
Candidates must have:
● Health & Wellness Coach Certification from the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), or from a similar credentialing organization
● 2+ years experience working as a Certified Health & Wellness Coach with an emphasis in adult populations
● An interest in developing and utilizing innovative methods and delivery mechanisms to scale health coaching to reach more people and improve population health
● Adaptability and flexibility
● The ability to work in virtual teams
● Excellent communication and relationship management skills
● A primary residence in Northwest Arkansas
Preferred:
● A certification or Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition, dietetics, nutrition and foods, or related field.
● Experience leading or consulting on a community health initiative.
The health coaching program is part of a larger, federally-funded ASCVD risk reduction program with a start date of April 1, 2025. Between now and then, the Contract Health Coach will be compensated via a flat monthly stipend of $1,000, which is expected to equate to roughly five hours/week at $50.00/hour. The work during this time will be focused on the development of the health coaching program, and the hours are extremely flexible. The majority of the contract work can be completed on nights, weekends, or whenever it’s most convenient.
At the start of the program period on April 1, 2025, there will likely be an opportunity for this individual to join HealthTech Arkansas full time to lead/administer the health coaching program.
The work will be Northwest Arkansas-based, and the position is ideal for individuals who:
● Are interested in leveraging their personal health coaching knowledge to drive health improvements at the population level
● Enjoy and embrace healthcare innovation and new technologies
● Seek flexibility and a dynamic work environment
● Would like to broaden their scope of business experience to include helping to develop and deploy innovative health coaching models
● Enjoy working on a team but also appreciate the independence of self-directed, remote work
We believe this job is an opportunity to:
● Learn new skill sets and expand your professional network.
● Work closely with the director of HTA, who has formed and led six early-stage investment funds, has led a university tech transfer office, and has built collaborative relationships with the leadership teams of the ten largest hospitals and health systems in Arkansas.
● Benefit from the significant resources being deployed into the NWA region for innovation, entrepreneurship, the arts, etc. from foundations and other organizations.
● Develop relationships with top health system leaders in Arkansas and around the country.
● Experience a flexible, self-directed work environment.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $1,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently reside in Northwest Arkansas or are you willing to relocate to the region?
Experience:
- health coaching: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- health coaching certification (Required)
Work Location: Remote
