Therapy Assistant - JCRS Research
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/03/24

About Jefferson

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.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

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. s study visits.

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 visists, including participant guarding and transfers.
  • May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.

*** PLEASE NOTE THE EXPECTED START DATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE JANUARY 2025***

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

Graudate of accredited physical therapy assistant (PTA) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program required.

AND

Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree and previous experience preferred.

Or Associates degree with 1 year of practice as a certificed occupational therapy assistant or physical therapy assistant preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

  • CPR required
  • PA state license – OTA or PTA