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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education:

SLP: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

OT: Bachelor's Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

PT: Bachelor's Master's 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.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

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. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.