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!!!!

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Bachelor‘s Degree

Physical Therapy

Or

Bachelor‘s Degree

Occupational Therapy

Licenses/Certifications

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)

Experience Requirement

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Clinical

2+ years

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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.

Department Specific Job Function

Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.

Utilizes standard outcomes measures in uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.

Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.

Provides supervision to PTA/COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.

Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we‘re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $34.66per hour - $59.62per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.