Program Coordinator School of Medicine Rehab (Physical Therapy)

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Position Summary
The Physical Therapist Program Coordinator plays a central role in supporting clinical research educational and administrative initiatives within the Center for Physical Therapy and Movement Science (CPTMS). This position provides advanced neurologic clinical care in a screening clinic coordinates interdisciplinary programs manages technology and data systems supports communications and events and fosters collaboration across Emory University and Emory Healthcare.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
• Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications.
• Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports briefings newsletters grants or other written information related to the program.
• Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences conventions or meetings.
• Monitors expenditures and may participate in the budget planning process and prepare financial reports.
• May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Prepares operational and statistical reports.
• Conducts training represents the program at meetings and conferences and networks with affiliated groups. May supervise assigned project staff interns and/or volunteers.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

Clinical Program Coordination

• Oversee Clinic B Rehabilitation Screening and Stroke VNS Program including scheduling data tracking and SOP development
• Conduct phone and in-person assessments for program intake.
• Maintain and update therapy protocols and documentation tools (e.g. VNS Tracker Therapy Battery).
• Collaborate with outpatient therapists and Epic system administrators.

Technology & Data Management

• Serve as super-user for devices such as Kinesis and GaitRate across multiple clinical sites.
• Manage app updates device deployment and SOP documentation.
• Utilize Epic for smartphrase refinement data reporting (SlicerDicer) and export protocols.
• Utilize data platforms including Redcap Jotform and Emory Resource Scheduler.

Communications & Outreach

• Manage CPTMS newsletters flyers and social media presence (LinkedIn Instagram).
• Coordinate STORMS seminars and collaborate with Continuing Education Committee.
• Maintain CPTMS website content and faculty listings.
• Serve as primary contact for

Event Planning & Support

• Organize and participate in STORMS seminars Research Day and Health Services Research Day.
• Handle logistics including room reservations speaker coordination and video uploads.

Committee Participation & Collaboration

• Attend and contribute to monthly Stroke Program Continuing Education and Research Committee meetings.
• Represent CPTMS in semi-annual Center Managing Director meetings.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program visibility and impact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in a field related to the program.
• Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Licensed Physical Therapist in GA with >2 years clinical experience preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience with Epic (required) Canva Redcap and other data/communication platforms (preferred).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across disciplines.
- Familiarity with research and academic environments is preferred.
- Graduation from Neurological Physical Therapy Residency or Board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).

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