Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation Nutrition Group Educator
Job Title: Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation Nutrition Group Educator
Classification: Part Time/1099 Contractor
Work Structure: Fully Remote
Hours/Schedule: Mon-Fri - 2pm-8pm ET *(also open to candidates who are available on the weekends or only 3 days during the week).
Team: Clinical Operations
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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 Nutrition 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 health education/nutrition background, experience teaching or presenting to groups, and the ability to create an interactive, supportive learning environment for patients with varying learning styles.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate virtual cardiac rehabilitation nutrition education classes for enrolled patients.
- Deliver structured education on topics including:
- Marconutrients
- Heart-Healthy Diet
- The Role of Nutrition in Cardiac Recovery
- Cooking Demonstrations
- 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.
- Lead weekly cooking demonstrations live for ICR patients
- 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 nutrition 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:
- Nutrition/ Dietetics
- Exercise Physiology
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Nursing
- Health Coaching
- Health Education
- 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
- 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
Experience teaching or presenting nutrition content to groups; strong communication and virtual presentation skills; ability to lead light stretches; background in nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, cardiac rehab, nursing, health coaching, or health education preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- facilitating education classes
- delivering nutrition content
- leading cooking demonstrations
Job Details
- Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Part Time, Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Languages: English
About Aviary
A healthcare company redesigning heart health through evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation and telemedicine. — Industry: Healthcare