Program Manager

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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Short Description

The Program manager supports timely execution of priorities across the Institute. This role functions as an operational coordinator, working closely with the Leadership team to support workflows, manage deliverables, and drive accountability across initiatives. The Program Manager provides day-to-day programmatic, administrative, and project support.

Program and Project Management - Manage and track multiple operational initiatives, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are met. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and status updates for Institute initiatives. Coordinate cross-functional efforts among clinical, administrative, and operational stakeholders.

Administrative and Operational Support - Serve as a day-to-day administrative and operational, supporting execution of priorities and follow-up on action items. Support operational workflows across Orthopedics, Rheumatology, and Podiatry as assigned. Assist with website development maintenance, social media content, and marketing plans. Assist with value analysis activities within the Institute. Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and summaries for leadership meetings, track action items and accountability. Assist with website development maintenance, social media content, and marketing plans.

Physician and APP Recruitment Support - Support physician and APP recruitment activities by assisting with interview coordination, onboarding timelines, and related administrative processes. Track recruitment-related tasks to ensure timely completion and smooth onboarding experiences. Collaborate with Medical Staff Affairs, HR, and departmental leadership as needed.

Performance and Process Improvement - Support leadership team with operational performance metrics. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance operational consistency. Support implementation of best practices and standardized workflows across the Institute.

Experience Required

3-5 Years Required

Experience required in Acute Care Hospitals and / or Outpatient Rehab settings required

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required