Physiotherapist w/ Research Experience (Virtual Clinical Study)

Job summary

Oversee the scientific and ethical conduct of a virtual clinical study, including protocol approval, Research Ethics Board submissions and responses, participant safety, and adverse event reporting. Train research assistants in functional assessments and supervise their work with participants.

Job details

Sidekick, an injury rehab products company, is running a fully virtual clinical study of a balance-training device for people recovering from ankle sprains. About 80 participants across Canada will complete a 28-day at-home program with virtual check-ins. We are looking for a Principal Investigator. You will be responsible for the scientific and ethical conduct of the study: signing off on the protocol and REB submission, overseeing participant safety and adverse event reporting, and answering REB questions throughout. You will train the research assistants on the functional assessments and oversee their work with participants. A study coordinator and clinical trial consultant handle regulatory paperwork and data systems. You will be an author on the resulting publication. Requirements Licensed and in good standing as a physiotherapist or physician in Canada Prior experience as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on an REB-approved human-subject study Clinical or research background in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Foot and ankle experience is a strong asset Current GCP certification, or willingness to complete it before REB submission (we cover the cost) Available 5 to 15 hours per week from October through study close, with heavier involvement during REB review and enrolment Reachable within one business day for safety and REB matters Benefits $90/hour Fully remote, part-time Authorship on a peer-reviewed publication Quick turnaround: aim for completion within 6 months To Apply: Complete this form: https://sidekicktool.typeform.com/to/xn1DUt7M Only applicants who have completed the form will be considered.

What you’ll do

Oversee the scientific and ethical conduct of a virtual clinical study, including protocol approval, Research Ethics Board submissions and responses, participant safety, and adverse event reporting. Train research assistants in functional assessments and supervise their work with participants.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing as a physiotherapist or physician in Canada, with prior Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator experience on an ethics-approved human-subject study and a clinical or research background in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Current Good Clinical Practice certification is required or must be completed before Research Ethics Board submission; foot and ankle experience is an asset, and availability of 5 to 15 hours per week is required.

Benefits

• Authorship on a Peer-Reviewed Publication
• Fully Remote Work
• Part-Time Work

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Google Cloud · Preferred
• Consultant · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Principal Investigator Experience
• Clinical Research
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
• Research Ethics Board Submissions
• Study Protocol Review
• Participant Safety Oversight
• Adverse Event Reporting
• Research Assistant Training
• Functional Assessments
• Good Clinical Practice
• Clinical Trial Oversight

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare

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