Occupational Therapist​/Physical Therapist - Clinical Research

Overview

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!!!!

• Education Level
• Field of Study
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licenses/Certifications
  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Experience Requirements:
  Clinical 2+ years
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements 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 plans utilizing activities that are…