Clinical Research Specialist, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Department

PHYSICAL MEDICINE and REHAB (IN-PHMR-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMandR) has a strong history of achievement in medical research, education and patient care. PMandR, also known as physiatry, treats conditions involving the body's nervous and musculoskeletal systems that limit a person's ability to function. The teaching faculty in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation oversees the only PMandR residency program in the state of Indiana and are eager to uphold the mission of educating the country's next generation of physiatrists.

Job Summary

This position will assist in the conduct of clinical research. Current research activities in the center include looking at the effectiveness of walking strategies on short and long-term outcomes during inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced a stroke, brain injury, and/or incomplete spinal cord injury.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in recruiting research participants
• Screens participants to determine eligibility
• Obtains informed consent from participants and/or legally authorized representative
• Schedules subjects for appointments
• Coordinates participant travel arrangements
• Manages regulatory submissions
• Assists in conduct of study-related data collection in person and/or over the telephone
• Extracts data from source documents
• Participates in exercise therapy interventions as supervised by licensed physical therapists
• Assists with data collection and analysis

General Responsibilities

• Assists with identifying and recruiting potential research study subjects; determines eligibility according to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)/protocol approved methodologies, coordinates study procedures, and monitors the progress of research studies or projects
• Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of test, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects
• Coordinates, facilitates, and performs various study activities; manages all follow-up activities with subjects based on protocols
• Records study data, samples, and/or results in various databases
• Maintains databases for subjects and subject scheduling
• Performs data validation checks and pursues resolutions to erroneous data
• Produces various reports in response to requests from principal investigator (PI), sub-investigators, and/or other study stakeholders
• Monitors study team compliance with protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Submits all regulatory paperwork required
• Communicates with PI and sub-investigators about concerns or recommended changes in study protocols, etc.
• Assists with developing various communications and strategies for advertising and recruitment, as well as in developing information materials for study participants
• Stays up to date on regulatory affairs and/or clinical research best practices by attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings
• Provides various other clinical research study or project support as needed (such as assisting with budget development, invoicing for adverse events, billing compliance and patient billing resolution)
• May provide guidance and/or support to less experience clinical research staff

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or a health-related field and 1 year of health-related or research experience; OR
• Associate's degree in an allied health profession and 3 years of health-related or research experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships

Preferred

• Demonstrates a current interest or previous history in neurologic rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced a stroke, brain injury, and/or incomplete spinal cord injury is desired

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU Locomotor Recovery Center, Rehabilitation Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Clinical Research

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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