Clinical Research Specialist (PRN/Physical Therapist) - Program in Physical Therapy
Washington University in St. Louis
Position Summary
This is a zero-hourly position (PRN) and individual will work on an as-needed basis. Flexibility is essential due to the needs of the research participants and lab.Position provides skilled, thorough, physical therapy assessments for research participants with musculoskeletal pain conditions. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, measurement, data processing and analysis support. Works with Principal Investigator (PI) to execute responsibilities within a team framework of exchange and open communication in a clinically-oriented research laboratory.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Communicates effectively with multiple personnel across a variety of recruitment sites to ensure timely participant recruitment.
Performs participant screening, scheduling for laboratory and treatment visits, and regular follow-up communication to maintain participant retention.
Provides clinical assessments of research participants according to study protocols, which may include assessments of pain, neurological function, strength, motor control, sensation, functional activities (e.g., walking), functional limitations, disability, quality of life and other areas.
Operates equipment to measure movement including research-grade movement sensors and other equipment as needed for data collection.
Works with PI, Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Assistants to ensure proper creation, processing and maintenance of data files in a database and proper coding/storage of data to comply with HIPAA and WUSM HRPO regulations.
Assist with processing and basic analyses of data according to study protocols and as discussed with the PI and the research team.
Competently uses a variety of software for successful participant recruitment and retention, data collection, processing, and analysis.
Develops and implements documentation records and procedures including methods for managing data collection.
Works effectively and efficiently with a team that includes the PI, Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Assistants, graduate students and others on interdisciplinary research projects.
Acts as a resource to community therapists and to participants seeking therapeutic resources within the community.
Follows up laboratory visits with phone calls to participants and participants’ families when required.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal lab/office environment
Patient care setting
Requires protective devices
Physical Effort
Occasional lifting 25-50 lbs.
Frequent lifting 25lbs. or more
Ability to lift ten pounds from floor to waist, carry ten pounds for short distances
Push and pull occasionally with moderate force
Ability to coordinate hand movements to write, type, manipulate folders, and client body parts
Equipment
Therapy equipment
Lab equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri as a Physical Therapist.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Grade
R12-HSalary Range
$32.53 - $55.29 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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