Cardiac Group Education Instructor
Job Title: Cardiac Group Education Instructor Classification: Part Time/1099 Contractor Work Structure: Fully Remote Shift: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm ET Team: Clinical Operations Reporting to: Senior Manager, Cardiac Rehab Location: United States Compensation: $30 per completed 60-min group education session 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
- Risk factor management
- 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:
- * Exercise Physiology
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Nursing
- Health Coaching
- Nutrition / Dietetics
- 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 Knowledge: Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- 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
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
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