Full job description Posting ID
142291
Department
Physical Therapy & Rehab Science/Carver College of Medicine
Jobcode
Research Assistant
Working Title
Community Engagement Coordinator
Details
The Neurobiology of Pain Laboratory in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa seeking a Temporary Research Assistant. You will be working with a team of investigators on a large pragmatic clinical trial implementing Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) into Physical Therapy Practice. Clinics are located in Iowa (Eldridge, DeWitt, Waterloo, Muscatine), Minnesota (Ortonville, Baxter, Morris, Marshall), Wisconsin (Ripon, Iola), South Dakota (Watertown), and North Dakota (Fargo).
This National Institute of Health funded pragmatic trial is the first of its kind working with local community physical therapy clinics to test the efficacy of TENS. You will engage with physical therapy clinics and referring providers across the Midwest to maintain clinician engagement and enhance recruitment. In collaboration with the team, you will develop novel approaches to bolster recruitment through outreach with local communities. You will be required travel to visit physical therapy clinics and referring providers, and to communicate with enrolled participants. You will receive training in community engagement for research. Must have a flexible schedule and are willing to travel but can work remotely.
Duties to include: Engage with local communities, healthcare providers, and physical therapists to enhance recruitment. Communicate regularly with team members through individual and team meetings. Communicate with enrolled participants to answer study questions and encourage completion of the study. Maintain compliance with human subjects' regulations, study protocol, university policies and state and federal regulations. May perform other administrative support tasks in support of the research (e.g., organize and facilitate meetings/events, respond to inquiries, recruit research participants, monitor research protocols, data collection, analysis, and management; local site coordinator; maintain website content, etc.). Supervision Received :
Supervision is received from Kathleen Sluka, Neurobiology of Pain Laboratory Director. Percent of Time: 50%; May Work Remotely; Travel Required
Staff Type: Professional & Scientific/Temporary Position-Research Assistant
Working Title of Appointment: Community Engagement Coordinator
Type of Position: Specified Term, will end October 1, 2024
Compensation: $20,770 to commensurate (Pay Level 3A)
Credential and background check required.
Required Qualifications :
A bachelor's degree in a health promotion, science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be willing and able to travel regularly to visit clinic sites. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards. Ability to work collaboratively with other researchers. Ability to plan, organize, and monitor projects to ensure deadlines are met. Desired Qualifications : Experience with community outreach for recruitment in a clinical trial. Experience with clinical trial methodology and recruitment. Experience with marketing or health promotion in small communities. Experience with spreadsheets and databases. Contact
KATHLEEN SLUKA
Email:
Application Instructions
Submit required material below to Carol Leigh at :
Resume
Letter of Interest
Up to 3 references with name and contact information
Ad Start Date
05/08/2024
Ad End Date
05/20/2024
