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How much do virtual health coaching jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual health coaching in the United States is $24.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a virtual health coach typically collaborate with clients and other healthcare professionals in a remote environment?

As a virtual health coach, collaboration is primarily conducted through secure digital platforms such as video calls, messaging, and shared health tracking tools. You will work closely with clients to set personalized wellness goals, monitor progress, and provide ongoing encouragement. Additionally, you may coordinate with healthcare providers, such as physicians or nutritionists, to align your coaching strategies with clients' medical needs. Clear communication and timely documentation are essential to ensure everyone involved is informed and working towards unified health outcomes.

What is a virtual health coach?

A virtual health coach is a professional who provides guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their health and wellness, but does so remotely using digital platforms like video calls, phone calls, or messaging apps. Virtual health coaches help clients set and achieve goals related to nutrition, exercise, stress management, and overall lifestyle. They tailor their advice to each person's needs and often work with people who want personalized support without needing to meet in person.

What is the difference between Virtual Health Coaching vs Virtual Wellness Coaching?

AspectVirtual Health CoachingVirtual Wellness Coaching
CredentialsHealth-related certifications (e.g., health coach, nutritionist)Wellness or life coaching certifications (e.g., wellness coach, life coach)
Work EnvironmentOne-on-one virtual sessions focused on health behaviorsBroader focus on overall well-being, lifestyle, and stress management
Industry UsageHealthcare, fitness, nutrition industriesPersonal development, lifestyle, and corporate wellness programs

Virtual Health Coaching primarily concentrates on health-specific goals like nutrition, exercise, and managing health conditions, often requiring health-related certifications. Virtual Wellness Coaching has a broader scope, including stress reduction, lifestyle improvements, and overall well-being, typically with wellness or life coaching credentials. Both roles are conducted virtually and serve clients seeking to improve their quality of life, but they differ in focus and certification requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Virtual Health Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Health Coach, you need a strong background in health sciences, nutrition, or fitness, often supported by a relevant certification such as NBC-HWC or ACE Health Coach. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, digital communication tools, and electronic scheduling systems is essential. Excellent motivational interviewing, empathy, and active listening skills help build trust and encourage client engagement remotely. These abilities are crucial for effectively guiding clients toward healthier behaviors and achieving lasting wellness outcomes in a virtual environment.
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Infographic showing various Virtual Health Coaching job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 32% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,749 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Transitions of Care RN 100% Virtual, CareBridge

Transitions of Care RN 100% Virtual, CareBridge

Elevance Health

Nashville, TN

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Elevance Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 346 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

180th of 277 rated insurance


Job description

Transitions of Care RN 100% Virtual, CareBridge

CareBridge Health is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, within our Carelon business. CareBridge Health exists to enable individuals in home and community-based settings to maximize their health, independence, and quality of life through home-care and community based services.

Location: Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Work Hours: Monday - Sunday with mandatory 2 weekends a month (4, 10 hour shifts)

  • Eastern Time: 8:00AM - 7:00PM

  • All other time zones: 7:00AM - 6:00PM, 8:00AM -7:00PM or 9:00AM -8:00PM

The Transitions of Care RN- Carebridge is responsible for participating in delivery of patient education and disease management interventions and for performing health coaching for members, across multiple lines, for health improvement/management programs for chronic diseases.

How you will make an impact:

  • Conducts behavioral or clinical assessments to identify individual member knowledge, skills and behavioral needs.

  • Identifies and/or coordinates specific health coaching plan needs to address objectives and goals identified during assessments.

  • Interfaces with provider and other health professionals to coordinate health coaching plan for the member.

  • Implements and/or coordinates coaching and/or care plans by educating members regarding clinical needs and facilitating referrals to health professionals for behavioral health needs.

  • Uses motivational interviewing to facilitate health behavior change.

  • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of interventions and/or health coaching plans and modifies as needed.

  • Directs members to facilities, community agencies and appropriate provider/network.

  • Refers member to catastrophic case management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires AS in nursing and minimum of 2 years of condition specific clinical or home health/discharge planning experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

  • Current unrestricted RN license in applicable state(s) required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

  • RN compact license is highly preferred

  • BS in nursing preferred

  • Prior case management experience preferred

  • Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred

  • Experience working with members that have chronic diseases is highly preferred

  • Experience working in home health is preferred

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.


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About Elevance Health

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Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

2004

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