Physical Therapist, DPT School of Medicine Rehab at Emory

Discover Your Career at Emory UniversityEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.DescriptionThe Research Physical Therapist has primary responsibility for conduct of assessments and intervention of therapy in accordance with standardized research protocols. The Research Physical Therapist contributes to the development of research protocols to ensure effective efficient and compliant project progress. The Research Physical Therapist coordinates the daily operation of research studies with other project staff and is responsible for ensuring protection of human subjects per IRB guidelines. Opportunities exist for clinical practice and teaching in entry level DPT program.JOB DESCRIPTION: Serves as the coordinator of educational activities in a physical therapy laboratory classroom environment in the Department of Rehab Medicine Division of Physical Therapy (DPT). Responsibilities include functioning as a laboratory classroom assistant which includes giving feedback in lab and assisting with practical exams organization and grading of practical examinations maintaining equipment and supplies coordinating schedules of lab personnel (clinicians teaching assistants etc) and other duties as determined by faculty for clinical science courses in the Emory Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Practice opportunities may also be available within Emory Healthcare facilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a physical therapy school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Georgia. One year of experience required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with a breadth of clinical experience including inpatient and outpatient environments and across practice areas (orthopedics neurology cardiovascular & pulmonary etc).Doctoral degree in Physical TherapySkillsEligible for PT license in the state of GAExperience working with persons with neurological health conditions preferredExperience: Research experience preferred.Certifications -NCS preferredADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:The lab coordinator is a physical therapist staff member responsible for a variety of tasks related to the operations of our clinical teaching laboratories. These include but are not limited to:Responsible for administration and implementation of therapy protocols and/or clinical assessments.Responsible for participation in program meetings and teleconferences including scientific meetings teaching conferences research seminars and CME programs.Establishes protocols and procedures for maintaining fidelity of research activities and assessments.Evaluates potential participants to determine eligibility for studyProvides mentorship to other staff members participating in these activities.Provides mentorship and education to clinical staff on clinical outcome measures evidence-based interventions and research protocolsHelps with clinical trial organization including recruitment administering surveys ensuring continuity across clinical staff and between clinical staff and research staff.Facilitate creation of source documents that ensure systematic data collection and/or aid in protocol execution and management and record keeping.Helps design and enter data into REDCap databasesCollects and controls research data and submit information from databases as needed/requested.QI process implementation maintenance and documentation under PI or Research Project Director; data entry; and maintenance of regulatory documentsWorks with Principal Investigator in the development of IRB protocols grant submissions and scientific publications.Attends scientific conferences and gives scientific presentations.Screen examine evaluate and develop/implement plan of care with patients seen in the Center for PT and Movement ScienceNOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. 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Key Skills EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1