H-1B Visa Health and Wellness Coach Jobs
H-1B visa sponsorship for Health and Wellness Coach roles is possible when employers structure the position around degree-level duties in exercise science, kinesiology, nutrition, or public health. Sponsored roles typically require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, and your employer files the LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf before you begin work.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Onsite Health and Wellness Coach role is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of county employees by promoting sustainable lifestyle behavior changes. This position is dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving their personal health goals through evidence-based coaching strategies, personalized guidance, and ongoing encouragement. As a trusted resource, you will foster a culture of wellness by addressing physical, emotional, and behavioral health needs in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our workplace values proactive engagement, continuous improvement, and compassionate care. We offer a dynamic setting where your expertise in health coaching will contribute to a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Job Duties
- Conducts initial assessments to understand a member's health history and goals, in order to create personalized wellness plan.
- Educates members on healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and other wellness topics to support their goals.
- Provides ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability to help clients stay committed to their goals.
- Identifies opportunities to improve member’s level of health literacy, technology capabilities/access, and readiness to change.
- Designs, facilitates, and evaluates effectiveness of health and wellness presentations that educate and influence employees at the worksite to lead healthy lifestyles.
- Establishes rapport with plan sponsors; engages leaders in data driven decision making regarding support for their employees.
- Supports wellness liaisons network, including different levels of employer leadership and employees from worksite.
- Identifies and coordinates appropriate combination of wellness activities and recommendations on delivery and coordination of wellness programs and community and vendor programs, and monitors effectiveness of the program.
- Utilizes preventive guidelines and general health and wellness strategies to achieve goals in the overall health of customers.
- Develops communication pieces including newsletters & flyers to promote aspects of well-being strategy.
- Performs research on relevant topics in health promotion and disease prevention, as required for the county.
- Creates and delivers health and wellness education workshops in person and via virtual meetings.
- Educates and refers customers on available health resources and Aetna Care Management programs, other employee support services within the county, and community resources as appropriate.
- Serves as subject matter expert on wellness and health improvement opportunities available within Aetna and within the county. Provides support and training for sales partners as needed.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change, health coaching, fitness instruction, nutrition counseling, and/or related roles.
- Active Health Coach certification, or a related credential, including NBHWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach), ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), AFPA (American Fitness Professionals & Associates), or Wellcoaches.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and OneNote.
- Must reside in Miami-Dade County or Broward County.
- Willingness to work onsite at the customer’s office up to five days a week, with occasional availability outside of standard business hours.
- Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time within Miami-Dade County.
Preferred Qualifications
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Strong ability to collaborate with others, as well as to succeed with independently based tasks.
- Active listening and critical thinking skills.
- Master’s degree in health sciences, behavior psychology, or related fields.
Education
Bachelor's degree in health sciences, behavior psychology, or related fields (Health Promotion, Wellness Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science).
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $102,000.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/12/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Onsite Health and Wellness Coach role is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of county employees by promoting sustainable lifestyle behavior changes. This position is dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving their personal health goals through evidence-based coaching strategies, personalized guidance, and ongoing encouragement. As a trusted resource, you will foster a culture of wellness by addressing physical, emotional, and behavioral health needs in a collaborative and supportive environment. Our workplace values proactive engagement, continuous improvement, and compassionate care. We offer a dynamic setting where your expertise in health coaching will contribute to a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Job Duties
- Conducts initial assessments to understand a member's health history and goals, in order to create personalized wellness plan.
- Educates members on healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and other wellness topics to support their goals.
- Provides ongoing support, encouragement, and accountability to help clients stay committed to their goals.
- Identifies opportunities to improve member’s level of health literacy, technology capabilities/access, and readiness to change.
- Designs, facilitates, and evaluates effectiveness of health and wellness presentations that educate and influence employees at the worksite to lead healthy lifestyles.
- Establishes rapport with plan sponsors; engages leaders in data driven decision making regarding support for their employees.
- Supports wellness liaisons network, including different levels of employer leadership and employees from worksite.
- Identifies and coordinates appropriate combination of wellness activities and recommendations on delivery and coordination of wellness programs and community and vendor programs, and monitors effectiveness of the program.
- Utilizes preventive guidelines and general health and wellness strategies to achieve goals in the overall health of customers.
- Develops communication pieces including newsletters & flyers to promote aspects of well-being strategy.
- Performs research on relevant topics in health promotion and disease prevention, as required for the county.
- Creates and delivers health and wellness education workshops in person and via virtual meetings.
- Educates and refers customers on available health resources and Aetna Care Management programs, other employee support services within the county, and community resources as appropriate.
- Serves as subject matter expert on wellness and health improvement opportunities available within Aetna and within the county. Provides support and training for sales partners as needed.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change, health coaching, fitness instruction, nutrition counseling, and/or related roles.
- Active Health Coach certification, or a related credential, including NBHWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach), ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), AFPA (American Fitness Professionals & Associates), or Wellcoaches.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and OneNote.
- Must reside in Miami-Dade County or Broward County.
- Willingness to work onsite at the customer’s office up to five days a week, with occasional availability outside of standard business hours.
- Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time within Miami-Dade County.
Preferred Qualifications
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Strong ability to collaborate with others, as well as to succeed with independently based tasks.
- Active listening and critical thinking skills.
- Master’s degree in health sciences, behavior psychology, or related fields.
Education
Bachelor's degree in health sciences, behavior psychology, or related fields (Health Promotion, Wellness Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science).
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $102,000.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/12/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Health and Wellness Coach
Match your degree to the role description
Employers sponsoring H-1B visa petitions for wellness coaches must justify specialty occupation status to USCIS. Make sure your degree field, whether kinesiology, nutrition, or public health, maps directly to the clinical or program-design duties listed in the job posting.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your job title and city through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor the LCA must meet.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in wellness, healthcare, and corporate benefit programs. Migrate Mate shows which companies have filed for roles matching your occupation code, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you coach clients across multiple clinic locations or corporate campuses, each physical worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with your employer before accepting an offer so the petition covers every location where you'll regularly work.
Review the O*NET profile before your petition
USCIS may request evidence that your duties require a specific bachelor's degree. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Health and Wellness Coaches and cross-reference the listed tasks against your offer letter to identify any gaps worth addressing in your petition documentation.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. If you have a credentialing deadline, a corporate wellness program launch date, or a clinical start tied to your hire, ask your employer to elect premium processing to avoid a gap.
H-1B Visa Health and Wellness Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health and Wellness Coach role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines and structures the position. When the role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as kinesiology, exercise science, nutrition, or public health, and the job duties center on program design, clinical assessment, or population health management, employers can make a credible specialty occupation case to USCIS. Generalist coaching roles built around lifestyle guidance or fitness instruction without degree-specific requirements are harder to sponsor and may not qualify.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for wellness coaches?
Corporate wellness vendors, integrated health systems, university employee health programs, and large self-insured employers with onsite health centers tend to have the infrastructure and legal resources to file H-1B petitions. These organizations regularly work with immigration counsel and are more likely to have an existing process. Browse employers with verified H-1B filing history in health and wellness on Migrate Mate to identify companies already sponsoring roles in this occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my wellness coaching role changes significantly?
Material changes to your job duties, work location, or employer require an amended I-129 petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your employer adds a new worksite, shifts your responsibilities away from the degree-related duties cited in the original petition, or restructures your role, the existing approval no longer covers those changes. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to determine whether an amendment is needed before anything changes.
Can I work for multiple clients or wellness programs on a single H-1B petition?
Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific employer, not to individual clients or programs. You can serve multiple clients or run multiple programs as long as the work falls within the scope of your petitioned role and all worksites are covered by certified LCAs. If you want to take on a second employer simultaneously, that employer must file a concurrent H-1B petition and obtain its own LCA certification before you begin that work.
How long can I stay in the U.S. on an H-1B as a wellness coach?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days. If your employer does not sponsor you for permanent residence, you must depart or change status before hitting the six-year cap.