Cardiac Group Education Instructor

Aviary; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Aviary is seeking a Cardiac Rehabilitation Group Educator to lead engaging virtual education sessions for patients in our cardiac rehab program.

This part-time, 1099 contractor role is fully remote across the United States. You will teach heart health topics, nutrition, stress management, and safe exercise while adapting to diverse learning styles.

Ideal candidates have a clinical or health education background and strong group‑presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or presenting clinical education to groups.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable presenting virtually to groups.
• Ability to explain health concepts clearly and patient-friendly.
• Comfortable leading light stretches during education sessions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate virtual cardiac rehab education classes for patients.
• Deliver topics on heart disease, nutrition, stress, exercise, meds.
• Engage patients in interactive discussions and participation.
• Adapt teaching to different learning styles and needs.
• Monitor participation and communicate concerns to the care team.
• Maintain professionalism and follow program guidelines.

Skills

Public speaking

Group instruction

Virtual presentation

Healthcare education

Communication skills

Learning styles

Education

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Nursing

Health Coaching

Health Education

Kinesiology

Job description

Job Title: Cardiac Group Education Instructor

Classification: Part Time/1099 Contractor

Work Structure: Fully Remote

Team: Clinical Operations

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Cardiac Rehab

Location: United States

Compensation: $30 per completed 60-min group education session

About Us:

One in three people die of heart disease - it's time to change that. We're redesigning heart health from the ground up so that everyone can live fuller lives. Our team consists of mission-driven clinicians, engineers, and professionals attacking a problem using evidence-based research and guidelines for cardiovascular rehabilitation. We’re working to deliver exercise and wellness for the older adult cardiovascular disease using telemedicine. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional services that enhance the lives of our patients.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Cardiac Rehabilitation Group Educator to lead engaging virtual education sessions for patients participating in our cardiac rehabilitation program. This role is responsible for delivering structured educational classes focused on heart health, lifestyle changes, and recovery after cardiac events.

The ideal candidate has a clinical or health education background, experience teaching or presenting to groups, and the ability to create an interactive and supportive learning environment for patients with varying learning styles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate virtual cardiac rehabilitation education classes for patients enrolled in the program.


• Deliver structured education on topics including:


• Heart disease and recovery


• Nutrition and heart-healthy lifestyle habits


• Stress management


• Exercise and physical activity


• 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 any patient concerns or questions to the care team as needed.


• Maintain professionalism and follow program guidelines for virtual class facilitation.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching, facilitating, or presenting clinical educational content to groups


• Strong communication and presentation skills


• Comfortable speaking to and engaging groups in a virtual environment


• Ability to explain health concepts in clear, patient-friendly language


• Comfortable leading light stretches or basic exercises during education sessions


• Ability to engage patients with different learning styles

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in one of the following fields:


• Cardiac Rehabilitation


• Nursing


• Health Coaching


• Health Education


• Kinesiology


• Experience working with cardiac patients or chronic disease populations


• Familiarity with cardiac rehabilitation or preventive health programs


• Experience teaching virtual or online classes

Skills and Competencies:

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent public speaking and teaching ability


• Ability to simplify complex medical concepts


• Comfort leading interactive group discussions


• Ability to guide simple stretches or exercises safely

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys teaching, motivating patients, and creating engaging learning experiences while helping individuals improve their heart health and recovery after cardiac events.

*Note: This is a 1099 contractor position