Manroop Kaur Chawla
Summary
Dynamic and experienced clinical professional with over 5 years of experience supporting clinicians in EPIC inpatient and outpatient usage. Adept at educating health care professionals to improve EHR efficiency and passionate about bridging the IT and clinical environment in healthcare.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Childrens' Specialized Hospital-West Orange
09.2023 - Current
- Design and implement age-appropriate physical therapy interventions to address developmental delays or challenges in motor function.
- Collaborate with families to create individualized treatment plans that promote optimal physical development during the critical early years.
- Completion of 2nd EPIC Go-Live, serving as support for fellow clinicians and liaison to tech department for clinical documentation issues with Epic Ambulatory
Clinical Research Evaluator
Columbia University - Department of Neurology, Pediatric Neuromuscular Division
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Conduct and participate in clinical research for clinical trials in conjunction with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary team for pediatric and adult studies within Rare diseases including: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, TK2 Mitochondrial Disorder, GNE myopathy, and metabolic diseases.
- Perform clinical outcome assessments for multiple gross and fine motor function scales, pulmonary function tests, cognitive tests, and patient reported outcome (PROs) as dictated by study protocols with evolving therapeutic pipeline.
- Execution of consistent and robust data collection via participation in pharmaceutical lead training, and actively consulting in monthly sponsor-led meetings.
- Prepare precise and timely documentation for all research conducted as dictated by study design.
- Perform weekly clinical management and coordination of care of incoming patients affected with neuromuscular conditions, recommend durable medical equipment, and provide community resources to promote optimal quality of life.
Senior Physical Therapist
New York Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center
06.2008 - 11.2020
- Senior responsibilities include working within inpatient and outpatient pediatric patient care to perform clinical examinations and treatment of musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Epic Superuser training and clinical education disseminated to rehab department over 6 month period for Epic inpatient workflow
- Extensive collaboration and communication with interdisciplinary teams within intensive care, cardiopulmonary, and orthopedic medical team, to advance patient outcomes and improve quality of life.
- Developed a quality improvement project utilizing neurodevelopmental positioning for enhanced patient experience; optimization of infant positioning increase by 50% pre and post measurements completed using outcome measure, Infant Positioning Assessment Tool (IPAT).
Education
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Analytics
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY07.2019
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2008
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2006
Skills
- EPIC Inpatient and Outpatient Superuser
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Data Analysis
- Programming in Python, STATA, SPSS
Academic Appointments
- Adjunct Professor, Columbia University Physical Therapy Program, New York, NY, 08/01/15, Supervised physical therapy student class on international cultural/clinical experience in Guatemala in order to provide high quality care and serve underprivileged communities in need of broad range of healthcare interventions and treatment.
- Teacher's Assistant, Columbia University Physical Therapy Program, New York, NY, 01/01/12, 10/01/16, Conducted small group lab work led by professors Clare Bassile, PT, EdD and Martha Sliwinski, PT, PhD, in the Neurology Level I and II on treatment interventions for neurologic conditions, and seating and mobility systems.
Healthcare Outreach And Community Work
- Classroom Parent Leader, 09/01/23, Present, Montclair School District
- Columbia Student Medical Outreach (CoSMO) Program: Supervising Clinician, 03/01/09, 04/01/16, Directed physical therapy students in community based pro-bono clinic to provide comprehensive evaluation, consultation, and treatment in underserved and uninsured community within Washington Heights
- International Fieldworker and Educator, Children of China Pediatrics Foundation, 04/01/14, Traveled with Rehab Medicine team on medical mission to Chengdu, China, to provide education to facility caregivers and staff as well as foster families on ways to treat patients with physical and cognitive disabilities, within an orphanage setting.
Professional Associations And Certifications
- New York and New Jersey State Licensed Physical Therapist
- American Heart Association/Basic Life Support Certification (BCLS)
Websites
Research And Leadership Positions
- Muscular Dystrophy Association Conference, 03/01/22, Impact of Scoliosis Surgery on Ambulatory Motor Function in SMA Type 3: A Case Study
- Conference Seminar: North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference in Nashville, TN, 11/01/19, "Postural Assessment and Manual Treatment Techniques" Data measurement and analysis for International Cystic Fibrosis Conference, a presentation led by Cystic Fibrosis Specialist Charrell Cooper, PT, DPT, and Denise Gibbs, PT, DPT examining the incidence of scoliosis with musculoskeletal pain, and Forced Expiratory Volume with Sit to Stand Scores.
- Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative in Toronto, CA, 10/01/19, "Implementation of Developmentally Supportive Care in an Infant Cardiac Unit, A Quality Improvement Experience" Lead Physical Therapist to Principal Investigator Jennifer Hammond, MD on Developmental Care Project utilizing Quality Improvement (QI) Model for improvement of developmental positioning with usage of the Infant Positioning Assessment Tool (IPAT) pre and post clinical education to medical staff including Attending physicians, Fellows, Clinical Nurses.
Technical Skills And Training
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training and Certification
- Regulatory FDA Mandated Training on Ethical Conduct of Research
- Human Research Protections
- Research with Minors
- HIPAA Clinician Research Responsibilities
- Data Analysis and Programming in Python, STATA, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint
- Technical understanding of data management, analysis, and presentation of said data to support research analysis
Timeline
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Childrens' Specialized Hospital-West Orange
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Evaluator
Columbia University - Department of Neurology, Pediatric Neuromuscular Division
11.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Physical Therapist
New York Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center
06.2008 - 11.2020
Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Analytics
Weill Cornell Medical College
Doctorate - Physical Therapy
Widener University
Bachelors of Science - Biology
Widener University
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