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Research Physical Therapist

Schofield Barracks, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2026

💰 $95,000/yr($85,000/yr – $95,000/yr)

About the role

At Geneva, we are always on the search for top talent. While this role is not associated with a current opening, one may become available in the near future. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you could be contacted for this role or similar, at anytime.

About the Position

The Research Physical Therapist is responsible for clinical support and data collection for all study subjects appointments. Coordination of research subjects, tasks, data collection and data.

This is an on-site position assigned to the Desmond T Doss Health Clinic and Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. A thorough government background check will be required.

About the Project

Precise summary: This project aims to create a tool to improve decision-making on optimal return-to-duty (RTD) timing for service members following musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. Key objectives include identifying treatment factors linked to successful RTD, assessing the prevalence of known risk factors across services, and tracking injury recurrence within six months post-RTD. The project also seeks to build adaptable prediction models that continuously integrate new data for improved RTD forecasting and to explore associations between RTD and long-term outcomes.

SEMPER Project: The long-term goal of this project is to enhance Musculoskeletal Health outcomes by embedding mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) into military surgical care pathways. The "SMART Embedded Intervention for Military Postsurgical Engagement Readiness (SEMPER)" project is a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) designed to optimize the sequencing and integration of two intervention strategies (a single session MBI and 8-week MBI) for supporting beneficiaries of the Military Health System (MHS) undergoing a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000/annually

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care by administering physical therapy treatment programs to include the planning, coordination, controlling, direction and evaluation of physical therapy activities for the research study
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
Develop and implement teaching programs and research activities related to physical therapy
Conduct data acquisition, biomechanical data reduction and analysis
Prepare and submit progress reports and data deliverables
Author and/or co-author publishable documents
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
Provide clinical support for subjects while being tested on perturbation protocol in the CAREN virtual reality environment and on the Active-Step treadmill
Make recommendations regarding the use or adjustment of braces, prostheses, and other related appliances used to support and assist the mobility of the study subjects
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
Oversee subject recruitment and enrollment, as needed
Conduct research subject visits as directed
Collect data and complete data entry process
Prepare interim and final progress reports
Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
Maintain the security and confidentiality of all research records
Perform duties necessary to comply with and implement research study pro