Therapy Assistant - JCRS Research

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
900 Walnut Street (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2025
Job Details Works under general supervision and oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Performs a variety of research activities in support of clinical research to assist investigators in recruitment and consenting research participants and conducting research study visits such as implementing interventions and assisting with collecting data with human participants. Supports editorial aspects of grants and manuscripts, assists with scheduling research participants, assists with preparing IRB study visits. Job Description Essential Functions: Performs a variety of research study responsibilities, including collecting and entering research data. Organizes and maintains documentation required for research studies and clinical trial(s). Informs Principal Investigator and/or designated individual on any issues concerning participants' response to treatment/medication/any adverse effects overall to participants. Assists Principal Investigator with regulatory body filings including IRB submissions. Assists in the recruitment and enrollment of human subjects. Assists with the set-up, implementation and clean-up of study visits. May Assists study therapists with the implementation of study visits, including participant guarding and transfers. May provide clericaland technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of accredited physical therapy assistant (PTA) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program required. High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree/master's degree and previous experience preferred. Or associate's degree with 1 year of practice as a certified occupational therapy assistant or physical therapy assistant preferred. Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: CPR required PA state license - OTA or PTA Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.