Occupational Therapist​/Physical Therapist - Clinical Research

Carle is seeking to hire a PT/OT – Clinical Research. This dual role will be split 50% working as a clinical PT/OT in either the inpatient or outpatient rehab setting and 50% working as PT/OT expert on clinical research projects. The PT/OT evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan or care as appropriate. Additionally, the PT/OT serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

On the clinical research side, the PT/OT will join a dynamic team facilitating the development and growth of rehabilitation focused clinical research. The PT/OT – Clinical Research will serve as a partner to clinician investigators and research scientists to perform, develop, and assess therapy interventions/assessments for research projects related to acute and chronic neurologic conditions. Additionally, PT/OT – Clinical Research will facilitate and support these research efforts by assessing study eligibility of a diverse sample of participants, perform therapy related study assessments, and provide subject matter expertise for funding proposals and clinical data interpretation.

**** This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation is moving 50+ miles!!!!

• Bachelor‘s Degree
  Physical Therapy
• Bachelor‘s Degree
  Occupational Therapy

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Or
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

• Clinical
  2+ years

Familiarity with a wide variety of outcomes measures, data collection and statistical interpretation of clinical data.

• Works in collaboration with clinician investigators, research scientists, and research staff.
• Screens potential study participants to determine appropriateness for study participation.
• Performs physical interventions and assessments in accordance with research study protocols.
• Serves as subject matter expert to develop and assess clinical impact of physical interventions and assessments in relation to research projects.
• Assists with the development of external funding proposals.
• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Produces documentation in accordance with current policy and procedures.
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.

• Evaluates and implements intervention…