Clinical Research Scientist, Physical Therapist, Full-time

at  Brooks Rehabilitation

For 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation , headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive source for physical rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, Brooks operates one of the nation’s largest inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. with 160 beds, one of the region’s largest home healthcare agencies, 40 outpatient therapy clinics, a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group, two skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care. Brooks will treat more than 60,000 patients through its system of care each year. In addition, Brooks operates the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in research for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and more to advance the science of rehabilitation. Brooks also provides many low or no cost community programs and services such as the Brooks Clubhouse, Brooks Aphasia Center and Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. Brooks Rehabilitation proudly employs over 2,500 clinicians and staff across the state of Florida. We are looking for exceptional people to join our culture of caring and bring our mission to life.
A Clinician-Scientist is a practicing healthcare provider at Brooks that has additional research-related training and experience, and is actively engaged in both clinical practice and research.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualification is a Master’s level professional degree and active license as a healthcare professional.
• Must also demonstrate additional research-related training and experience such as a professional or academic doctorate, residency training, or extensive prior research experience.
• Discipline-specific clinical skills and experience required.
• Must also be self-motivated, able to work well both independently and with a team, demonstrate high levels of critical thinking and complex problem-solving, and be able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Proficient in developing visual and written scientific communications such as presentations and manuscripts.
• Good time management and independent follow through on work is also critical to this position.
  Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
  Location: 3901 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

Develop Research

• Identify research questions that help advance rehabilitation science and practice.
• Assist in generating scientifically sound research protocols that are feasible to implement and answer clinically important questions.
• Assist in identifying and submitting for extramural research funding
• Assist in submitting research protocols for IRB approval
• Comply with BRCRC policies and procedures related to applying for new research activities

Conduct Research

• Coordinate enrollment and obtain informed consent from study participants.
• Work with research team to implement study protocols with an emphasis on accuracy and safety.
• Carry out study-related assessments, interventions, or other data collection procedures with research participants in accordance with study protocols.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and study records.
• Comply with data collection and record keeping standards outlined in IRB-approved protocols.
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality, accuracy, objectivity, and professionalism in all written documentation and medical records
• Document and communicate Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and unanticipated problems in a timely manner in accordance with regulatory and protocol requirements.

Disseminate Research Findings

• Participate in submitting research findings for presentation and/or publication to national audiences.
• Participate in preparing and delivering presentations of research findings.
• Participate in preparing manuscripts and other publications related to research findings.
• Provide educational sessions to Brooks clinicians related to research findings.
• Participate in events highlighting research conducted at Brooks Rehabilitation.

Communication

• Facilitate communication with research team in writing, through conference calls and regular meetings.
• Maintain frequent communication with the BRCRC operations manager and research director regarding research activities, current study status, and future directions.
• Communicate resource needs and utilization (human, physical space, materials, etc.) to operations manager
• Maintain professional communication skills when interacting with others; facilitate a harmonious working environment.
• Assists in annual peer reviews of co-workers.

Professional Development

• Maintain skills appropriate to clinical practice and research activities.
• Consistently reflect on learning needs and seek out opportunities to expand both clinical and research knowledge and skills.
• Attend national scientific conferences related to area of practice and research.
• Participate in professional service activities in areas related to practice and research.