Cardiac Group Education Instructor

Aviary

2h • Remote

About The Position

The Cardiac Group Education Instructor leads engaging virtual education sessions for patients enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program. The role delivers structured classes on heart health, lifestyle changes, and recovery after cardiac events, creating an interactive and supportive learning environment for patients with varied learning styles. The instructor may incorporate light guided stretches or simple exercises to reinforce educational concepts, monitor participation, and communicate patient concerns or questions to the care team as needed. The position is part time, fully remote, and classified as a 1099 contractor. Compensation is $30 per completed 60-minute group education session. The listed schedule is 9 a.m.–4 p.m. ET on Saturday or Sunday, and 5 p.m.–10 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Thursday.

Requirements

• Experience teaching, facilitating, or presenting clinical educational content to groups.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfort speaking to and engaging groups in a virtual environment.
• Ability to explain health concepts in clear, patient-friendly language.
• Comfort leading light stretches or basic exercises during education sessions.
• Ability to engage patients with different learning styles.
• Excellent public speaking and teaching ability.
• Strong patient engagement skills.
• Ability to simplify complex medical concepts.
• Comfort leading interactive group discussions.
• Ability to guide simple stretches or exercises safely.
• Strong virtual communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Background in exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, nursing, health coaching, nutrition or dietetics, health education, or kinesiology.
• Experience working with cardiac patients or chronic disease populations.
• Familiarity with cardiac rehabilitation or preventive health programs.
• Experience teaching virtual or online classes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate virtual cardiac rehabilitation education classes for patients enrolled in the program.
• Deliver structured education on heart disease and recovery, risk factor management, nutrition and heart-healthy lifestyle habits, stress management, exercise and physical activity, and medication adherence.
• Engage patients in interactive discussions and encourage participation during classes.
• Adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different learning styles and patient needs.
• Incorporate light guided stretches or simple exercises when appropriate to reinforce educational concepts.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages patient engagement and questions.
• Monitor class participation and patient engagement.
• Communicate patient concerns or questions to the care team as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and follow program guidelines for virtual class facilitation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed