JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, TX. A thorough government background check will be required.

About the Project

This position will require working with tactical athletes and their families seeking care in the Military Health System. The project focuses on optimizing treatment for common musculoskeletal injuries. The individual will be responsible for screening, evaluating, and providing treatment to injured individuals, and ensuring adequate follow-up and follow-through with care plans.

Some of this work may include remote care delivery.

Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000

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 researchQualifications
  • 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
  • Knowledge of Matlab, Cortex or Nexus and/or Visual 3D is highly desirable.
  • 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 Qualifications

  • 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 technicques 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