Research Physical Therapist - Part-Time - Arms & Hands Lab
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary
The Research Physical Therapist will follow a research protocol to evaluate and provide therapy to pediatric volunteers participating in a research study.

The Research Physical Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRAlab) statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Research Therapist will demonstrate SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Research Physical Therapist will:

• Participate and help manage a research study focused on a pediatric population.
  
• Participate in obtaining informed consent.
  
• Administer a battery of assessment instruments according to specific research protocols.
  
• Score, transcribe, code, and interpret test data.
  
• Administer treatment procedures according to a research protocol.
  
• Track subject performance during treatment.
  
• Enter data and assist with various record-keeping tasks and data management.
  
• Initiate clinical research questions and analyze and interpret data to answer these questions.
  
• Assist in developing and maintaining grant applications and supporting documentation for submission to the IRB. Report relevant research findings to IRB.
  
• May present information on research findings and SRAlab's presence in the research community to audiences within SRAlab and at outside conferences and academic meetings.
  
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
  

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Principal Investigator for the time spent on a particular research project.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and physical therapy treatments and modalities at a level normally acquired through completion of Master's degree or DPT from an accredited school of physical therapy.
  
• Current Illinois license as Physical Therapist.
  
• Approximately three to six months on-the-job experience necessary to gain full knowledge of physical therapy techniques and objectives to develop and administer treatment programs to a pediatric patient population.
  
• Current CPR certification.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, family members, physicians, other human service professionals.
  
• Analytical ability necessary to prepare reports, maintain data, and identify concerns/responses of participants that require termination of interview or possible intervention.
  
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when administering assessments or treatments, observing patients, and maintaining records.
  
• Flexibility to coordinate scheduling with other project staff.
  

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
  
• Ability to lift 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 frequently to transfer and position patients
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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