Research Physical Therapist

About the Role The Research Physical Therapist provides clinical support and data collection for study subjects, coordinating appointments and data capture for research projects. This is an on-site role based at the Desmond T Doss Health Clinic and Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii and requires a thorough government background check. What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care by administering physical therapy treatment programs for the research study, including planning, coordination, control, direction and evaluation of PT activities.
• Plan and develop physical therapy treatments, procedures, and programs; observe patient responses and modify the program to accelerate recovery.
• Record all pertinent data in the patient's medical records; oversee data acquisition, biomechanical data reduction and analysis.
• Prepare and submit progress reports and data deliverables; author or co-author publishable documents.
• Develop and implement teaching programs and research activities related to physical therapy; conduct data collection and ensure regulatory documentation for IACUC/IRB compliance.
• Oversee subject recruitment and enrollment as needed; conduct research subject visits and collect data.
• Provide clinical support for subjects while being tested on the perturbation protocol in the CAREN virtual reality environment and on the Active-Step treadmill; recommend adjustments to braces, prostheses, or other mobility aids as needed.
• Maintain a collaborative research environment among the PI, site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the funding organization; assist with data gathering, analysis, and preparation of publications and presentations.
• Maintain regulatory documentation for IACUC/IRB and ensure security and confidentiality of all research records; participate in hiring, training and supervision of other personnel as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and infection control procedures where applicable. What We're Looking For
• Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program; current Physical Therapist license.
• 3-5 years of experience in physical therapy preferred, with some orthopedic background; 3-5 years nonprofit, research, or healthcare experience desired.
• Knowledge of Institutional Review Board practice and human subject regulations; familiarity with instrument motion analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; organized, detail-oriented, professional demeanor; able to adapt to changing priorities and communicate diplomatically.
• Computer skills with at least intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel). Nice to Have
• Experience with CAREN virtual reality environment and Active-Step treadmill.
• Experience working in military or Military Health System research settings. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: USD 85,000 - 95,000 per year.