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The Geneva Foundation · 3 months ago

Research Physical Therapist

Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Research Physical Therapist to provide clinical support and data collection for study subjects at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. The role involves administering physical therapy treatment programs, overseeing subject recruitment, and ensuring effective follow-up care for military personnel with musculoskeletal injuries.

Clinical TrialsEducationNon Profit

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer physical therapy treatment programs to include the planning, coordination, controlling, direction and evaluation of physical therapy activities for the research study

Oversee subject recruitment, enrollment, and randomization

Conduct research subject visits or coordinate with a physical therapist, as directed

Plan and develop physical therapy treatments, procedures, and programs

Observe patient’s response to treatment and modifies the program to accelerate recovery

Make recommendations on staffing, physical plant design, and distribution of physical therapy equipment

Record all pertinent data in the patient’s medical records

Determine and implement policies and procedures pertaining to physical therapy program and activities

Determine requirements for physical therapy services including personnel, equipment, supplies, and continuing education

Establish professional care standards and establish and appraise performance levels of subordinates as needed

Prepare and submit progress reports and data deliverables

Evaluate patients and determine the type and frequency of physical therapy treatment necessary to assist in the habitation or rehabilitation of study subjects

Evaluate and implement treatment regimens and create clinical databases that enhance clinical outcomes for military amputees

Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and infection control procedures, when applicable

Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of other research personnel as applicable

Maintain a collaborative research environment between the Principal Investigator (PI), other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the funding organization

Collect data and complete data entry process

Prepare interim and final progress reports

Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research

Qualification

Physical TherapyCurrent Physical Therapist licenseBLS certificationMatlabCortexNexusVisual 3DPositive demeanorDiplomatic communicationResearch techniquesBasic statisticsOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree required from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Current Physical Therapist license and maintain this license throughout the term of the contract

Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication

Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor

Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner

Must be a US citizen and be able to pass a government background investigation

Must possess current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification and maintain it during the term of the contract

Preferred

Additional advanced degree, such as Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist or Athletic trainer, is desirable

5+ years' experience in physical therapy with some experience in orthopedics

5+ years of military service

Knowledge of Institutional Review Board practice and human subject regulations

Knowledge of research techniques or basic statistics is a plus. Opportunities will be provided for training in Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials as well as best practices for research