Care Management Coach - Cardiac Rehab

Job Title: Care Management Coach- Cardiac Rehab

Classification: Part Time/1099 Contractor

Work Structure: Fully Remote

Schedule/Shift: 20-30 hours/week

Team: Clinical Operations

Reporting to: Senior Cardiac Rehab Manager

Location: United States

Compensation: $27/hour

About Us:

Aviary Health was founded in 2020 by seasoned digital health entrepreneurs. In past roles, we've founded and scaled high-growth startups, run large health systems, advised government programs, built technology you use every day, and provided healthcare for millions of lives.

Our mission is to empower everyone to live a long, full, and optimal life. We do this by working with patients to design a recovery program to meet their needs and ensure maximum benefits to their health

Position Summary

The Care Coach conducts regular patient outreach, monitors symptoms and clinical status, provides education on Heart Failure self-management, identifies barriers to care, and facilitates timely escalation of clinical concerns when appropriate. Through ongoing coaching, support, and education, the Care Coach helps patients build the knowledge, confidence, and healthy behaviors necessary to successfully prepare for and transition into Aviary Health's Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

This role plays a critical part in improving patient outcomes, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, and ensuring patients are engaged, informed, and clinically prepared throughout their Heart Failure journey.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Management:

• Conduct telephonic and virtual care management for patients with heart failure.
• Review and assess patients' medical, functional, and psychosocial needs remotely.
• Reinforce heart failure self-management education.
• Coordinate care transitions between healthcare providers and settings.
• Manage an agreed-upon roster of patients each week, ensuring care management activities are completed in a timely manner.

Care Coordination:

• Collaborate with providers, specialists, and care teams to optimize patient care.
• Schedule and manage follow-up appointments
• Assist in supporting care transitions and reducing hospital readmissions.

Patient Engagement:

• Educate patients and families about heart failure management and available resources.
• Support patients in self-management and behavior modification interventions.
• Conduct motivational interviewing to encourage lifestyle changes.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
• Ensure services are provided in accordance with Care Management program requirements and protocols.
• Adhere to applicable confidentiality, privacy, and data security requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Exercise Science, or a related healthcare field.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in chronic care management or a related healthcare setting.
• Experience working with patients with cardiovascular disease and heart failure is preferred.
• Experience working with older patient population

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular disease and heart failure management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records and other healthcare technology.

Work Environment

• This is a fully remote position, allowing flexibility in work location.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office environment.

*Note: This is a 1099 Contractor position only.