POSITION SUMMARY Position Summary: The Stroke Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a cost-effective system of care for stroke patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. This position works both independently and in collaboration with the director of trauma and stroke services, stroke program medical director, and other members of the health care team and the management staff. This position serves as a leader for the stroke program performance improvement initiatives, acts as a clinical resources for all areas caring for stroke patients; provides and/or coordinates educational activities for staff; acts as a community liaison on behalf of the stroke program and SRHC; and is directly involved in the marketing/promotion of services provided. The Stroke Program Manager is self-directed and self-motivating, plans and conducts work with minimal direction, and reports the progress as appropriate and requested. This position is also responsible for community education and activities with in the hospital as required by HFAP for primary stroke designation and is a liaison to the Bi-State Stroke Consortium and Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative.