The University of Utah College of Health and Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training is seeking individuals to support our research program evaluating telehealth rehabilitation for persons with chronic pain conditions. The primary responsibilities of the persons working in these positions are to follow research protocols and provide treatment sessions using telehealth for persons with chronic pain. They will interact with patients and research participants who are receiving care at community health centers or other facilities throughout Utah and the region. They will also interact with other research staff on the study team. Because of the patient population involved in this study, the persons working in these positions should be able to communicate in both Spanish and English. Position may be full or part-time depending on the applicant’s preferences and the work needs.
This position is funded by grants from the federal government.
Responsibilities
- Provide telehealth sessions involving instruction in exercise, patient education and instructions for self-management of chronic pain.
- Participate in obtaining informed consent.
- Assist in scheduling patients for follow-up study treatment sessions and assessments.
- Documentation of all communications and sessions with study participants.
- Identify and report adverse events and protocol deviations.
- Communicate with clinical partners, physicians, staff, etc., around the clinical care of participants.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Problem Solving
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapists. Ability to participate in rotations of work area, weekends and week-day hours and assigned holidays. Ability to follow ethical guidelines outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the Physical Therapy Compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Physical Therapy Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
- This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
- Able to communicate in both English and Spanish.
- Current license in the state of Utah as a Physical Therapist.
- Completion of University RED Clinical Certification within two months of hire required.
- Completion of CITI Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice Training within one month of hire required.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.
- Experience with human subjects research.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs.
- Experience with REDCap.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have current licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Utah or equivalency?
- If not currently licensed, but in the process of obtaining licensure as a Physical Therapist, please explain, including anticipated licensure date:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system?
- Yes
- No- willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
- No
Required DocumentsOptional Documents- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
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