Research Therapist [Temp - Part Time (Zero Hour) Occupation Therapy]

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Job Description

Works independently in consultation with the Research Therapy Manager and PI to oversee the day-to-day activities of a research trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Conducts trials from startup to closeout, including protocol coordination (screening, recruiting, enrolling, consenting), feasibility planning, data management, data analysis, and preparation for monitoring visits. Ensuring all study procedures are conducted according to the protocol and applicable regulations. Trains research staff, supervises staff and oversees clinical trials from start-up to closeout. Develops and/or contributes to standard operating procedures and processes. Attends and engages in leadership meetings, represents TJU internally and externally. Utilizes license to evaluate and/or provide intervention to subjects in alignment with research protocols. Uses clinical reasoning skills and good judgment when interacting with subjects. Oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP) Prepares and submits all materials for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory bodies as required by the protocol to ensure compliance in a timely fashion Performs regular quality control assessments to ensure that clinical trial data is collected and stored per GCP Obtains informed consent and supports recruitment and enrollment into clinical trials Provides therapy evaluations and interventions in alignment with study protocol Collects and documents clinical information (data) from study participants Data management, including but not limited to data collection, organization, maintenance, and analysis Assesses, synthesizes and applies the literature to their clinical and research practice Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings of subjects Assists with the dissemination of research findings May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received Assists with staff orientation of clinical and research skills Trains and supervises research and clinical staff on the proper procedures for conducting a clinical trial per GCP Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position Supports manager with ongoing departmental operations Performs other duties as assigned Education: SLP: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology OT: Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program PT: Bachelors Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program AND Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical or research experience or Doctorate Degree with 1 year of experience; Research experience preferred. SLP: ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology required. CPR certification required. OT: Valid state license in Occupational Therapy. Valid certification from the National board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. CPR certification required. PT: Valid state license in Physical Therapy. CPR certification required.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.