Research Physical Therapist, Full-time, 32 hours per week

Opportunity for a clever and enthusiastic individual to make an important contribution to the Brooks mission by working with our Brooks Rehabilitation Clinical Research Department (BRCRC). The Study Clinician is responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of assigned clinical research project(s), in collaboration with other multidisciplinary team members. Includes a variety of research related activities outlined by the designated research protocol.  Duties may include activities for subject recruitment; data form design, data collection, data entry, conducting experimental research or clinical interventions with research participants, and/or performing blinded clinical assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate enrollment and obtain signed consent forms from patients or research participants recruited to assigned research project(s).
• Provide organized support to the research team.
• Attend all assigned training meetings; may involve travel. 
• Assist in identifying strategies and tactics to implement assigned research project with an emphasis on accuracy and safety.
• Carry out experimental or clinical interventions, clinical assessment and data collection procedures with research participants.
• Identify educational needs of research participants and other research team members
• Provide training to research team with materials/tools available from project principal investigators.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and study records.
• Comply with data collection and record keeping standards outlined in IRB-approved protocols.
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality, accuracy, objectivity, and professionalism in all written documentation and medical records
• Documents and communicates Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and unanticipated problems in a timely manner in accordance with regulatory and protocol requirements. Communicate with all parties in a timely and accurate manner to the Study Coordinator, Investigator, IRB or other appropriate members of the research team to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the participant(s).
• Maintains current knowledge of general rules, regulations, and standards related to the conduct of clinical research.
• Maintains current knowledge of Brooks and BRCRC policy and procedures.
• Facilitate communication with research team in writing and through conference calls and regular meetings.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills when interacting with patients and families; act as a patient advocate with other members of the health care team
• Maintain professional communication skills when interacting with others; facilitate a harmonious working environment.
• Initiate formal/informal conferences as needed to coordinate clinical research efforts and optimize outcomes.
• Tracks and monitors variance in work schedule and accurately documents variances on timesheets and logs.
• Assists in annual peer reviews of co-workers.
• Maintain skills appropriate to clinical practice and experience
• Attend and participate in designated team/staff meetings, in-services, and educational programs to ensure updated clinical and research knowledge.
• Consistently recognize own limitations, seek resources/ consultation and incorporate suggestions into job activities.
• Troubleshoot during equipment malfunction and identify appropriate resources as needed.
• Use equipment and supplies in a cost effective manner and identifies cost saving measures.

Qualifications: 

• Licensed healthcare professional (State of Florida) PT as required for specific designated projects.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 
• At least one year of recent clinical experience. 
• Discipline-specific clinical skills and experience required
• Requires self-motivation and initiative skills, excellent verbal/written communication, desktop computing and operation skills.
• Human subject research related experience preferred.

Hours: 32 hours per week 

Location: 3901 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL 32216 

Compensation: Experience, education and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.