What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Physical Therapy Assistant position at Henry M. Jackson Foundation?
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HJF is seeking a Research Physical Therapy Assistant . The incumbent will work with the EACE ( Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence) team at Womack Army Medical Center in Ft. Bragg, NC to provide support for research projects focusing on musculoskeletal injury risk identification and treatment. The candidate will be required to deliver care aligned with standardized rehabilitation protocols and coordinate with healthcare clinics and providers to recruit potential research participants. The position requires practical knowledge of research methods and research experience.
The incumbent is responsible for providing administrative project oversight in order to maximize the effective use of project resources. Specific job duties include: overall research project coordination, study regulatory compliance, participant recruitment and retention, prospective and retrospective (e.g., electronic medical chart review) data collection, and carrying out rehabilitation interventions.
This is a pipeline position and does not represent an immediate hiring need.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.