Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country's leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1200 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus, research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition.

The Clinical Research Physical Therapist participates in clinical research in patients with neurological disorders. Responsibilities may include implementing interventions, conducting assessments, data collection, administering informed consents, subject recruitment, data management, assisting with IRB proposals/amendments, and contributing to presentations and manuscripts. Participation in research activities with an interdisciplinary team of collaborators is also central to this position. Additionally, the position involves participation in clinical practice related to the physical therapy examination and treatment of patients with neurological disorders. Outreach activities to patients and engagement in educational and mentoring activities with residents and physical therapy students are also integral to the position.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Participation in clinical research in patients with neurological disorders: data collection and management related to the conduct of clinical trials.
• Examination and treatment of patients with neurological disorders.
• Participation in educational activities for healthcare professionals and patients with neurological disorders.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Clinical Doctoral degree (DPT), Massachusetts Physical Therapist license, and five to eight years of physical therapist experience.
• Residency training and/or board certified specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy preferred.
• Research experience also preferred.
• Some physical demands required including vision/hearing, some heavy lifting, some extensive standing) and environmental demands (often patient care).

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

Required Experience

Qualifications:

• Clinical Doctoral degree (DPT), Massachusetts Physical Therapist license, and five to eight years of physical therapist experience.
• Residency training and/or board certified specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy preferred.
• Research experience also preferred.
• Some physical demands required including vision/hearing, some heavy lifting, some extensive standing) and environmental demands (often patient care).

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _