Student Experience Manager | PT, PTA, OT, or COTA | Remote | Eastern Time Zone (EST)

Student Experience Manager - PT, PTA, OT, or COTA

Remote | Eastern Time Zone (EST)

Grow Your Career. Make a Difference. Shape the Next Generation of Clinicians.

Looking to make a lasting impact beyond direct patient care? CORA Physical Therapy is seeking a Student Experience Manager to support and elevate the clinical education journey for students completing rotations across our organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact for students, coordinating onboarding, supporting placement logistics, fostering engagement, and helping create exceptional clinical learning experiences.

If you're a licensed clinician who is passionate about mentorship, relationship-building, education, and program development, this is an exciting opportunity to influence future healthcare professionals while driving innovation within CORA's clinical education programs.

Why Choose CORA

• Purpose-Driven Work - Help shape the next generation of physical and occupational therapy professionals.
• Competitive Pay - Your experience, expertise, and contributions are valued.
• Time Off - Generous paid time off that grows with tenure and paid holidays.
• Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) Program - Invest in your future with confidence.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Continue learning and growing professionally.
• Professional Development - Leadership development, mentorship opportunities, and internal career growth.

Benefits vary based on employment type.

What You'll Do

As a Student Experience Manager at CORA, you'll:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students from placement confirmation through completion of their clinical experience.
• Build meaningful relationships that promote student engagement, readiness, and professional success.
• Coordinate student onboarding across multiple locations, academic programs, and clinical settings.
• Ensure onboarding requirements, compliance documentation, credentialing, and system access are completed accurately and on time.
• Facilitate communication and introductions between students and Clinical Instructors before rotations begin.
• Monitor onboarding timelines and proactively address barriers to student readiness.
• Troubleshoot onboarding, scheduling, communication, and technology-related issues.
• Maintain accurate student records and tracking data across multiple systems and platforms.
• Support orientations, webinars, workshops, and educational programming for students.
• Connect students with mentorship, residency, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Clinical Education, Clinical Excellence, Operations, Clinical Instructors, and clinic leaders to support successful clinical experiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, academic programs, and clinical education partners.
• Support Clinical Instructor engagement, education, communication, and recognition initiatives.
• Identify high-potential students and partner with recruiting and operational leaders on student-to-employee conversion efforts.
• Analyze feedback, program data, and operational trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of CORA's student experience programs, processes, and performance metrics.

What You'll Need

• Current PT, PTA, OT, or COTA license in good standing within the United States.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience serving as a Clinical Instructor.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and take initiative with minimal direction.
• Comfortable presenting, teaching, and facilitating virtual or in-person educational sessions.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility in managing evolving priorities and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• APTA Certified Clinical Instructor credential.

Who We Are

CORA Physical Therapy is a network of outpatient clinics serving communities across 10 states. We believe every patient deserves high-quality care, and every team member deserves the support and opportunities to thrive. Our culture is built on gratitude, curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to Treat Everyone Right.

Apply today to become a Student Experience Manager and help create exceptional learning experiences that inspire the next generation of clinicians.

CORA Physical Therapy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.