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  • 2 PT/Research Positions

    Two positions are available - please indicate job preference when
    applying.



    Job Title 1: Orthopedic Physical Therapy Research Program Director

    Job Location: Howard Head Sports Medicine Clinic, Vail, Colorado

    Job Summary: This position is searching for an individual with both a
    PhD and PT degree to work 50% in research and 50% in clinical therapy.
    Individuals with post-PhD degree research experience desired.
    Collaboration and joint appointments at the Steadman Hawkins Research
    Foundation in Vail, Colorado affords an excellent opportunity to direct
    and conduct research across a broad area of interests. In this unique
    position, you will have access to a large patient population, resident
    therapists, as well as experts, equipment and facilities in Biomechanics
    and Clinical Research Departments of the Steadman Hawkins Research
    Foundation. Additional responsibilities will include mentoring and
    professional development of staff therapists as well as being a faculty
    member in our Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program. Benefits
    include Health, Dental, 401K, and competitive salary.



    Job Title 2: Orthopedic Physical Therapy Research Associate

    Job Location: Howard Head Sports Medicine Clinic, Vail, Colorado

    Job Summary: This position is searching for an individual with both a
    PhD and PT degree to work 50% in research and 50% in clinical therapy.
    New graduates with advanced training and/or experience in clinical
    outcomes, epidemiology, protocol enhancement/evaluation and statistical
    design desired. This position works in association with the Orthopedic
    Physical Therapy Research Program Director to conduct research in
    conjunction with physicians at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic and with
    researchers at the Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation in Vail,
    Colorado. This position affords an excellent opportunity to conduct
    research across a broad area of interests. In this unique position, you
    will have access to a large patient population, resident therapists, and
    experts in Biomechanics and Clinical Research. Additional
    responsibilities will include mentoring and professional development of
    staff therapists. Benefits include Health, Dental, 401K, and
    competitive salary.



    For more information regarding the affiliated sites:

    Howard Head Sports Medicine Clinic:

    http://www.vvmc.com/default.asp



    Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation

    www.shsmf.org



    Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic

    www.steadman-hawkins.com





    Primary Responsibilities for both positions:

    * Outpatient orthopedics: patient care - 50% time; Patient care
    is 100% sports medicine/orthopedics; primarily knee, hip, shoulder,
    hand/wrist/elbow and ankle case load - working closely with onsite
    orthopedic surgeons and Fellows at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic. This
    position is responsible for evaluation and assessment of patients
    referred to the center, formulation of specific plans of treatment and
    goals for each patient. With physician input, implementation of the
    physical therapy services defined in the patient care plan; Persons
    with experience or dedicated training in sports medicine and with
    professional athletic populations desired.

    * Positional duties will also include participation is an SCS

    residency program.



    * Research & Program Development - 50% time; conduct relevant
    research in the areas of musckuloskeletal mechanics and clinical
    outcomes related to physical therapy clinical protocols; serve as
    research coordinator between clinic and professional research staff of
    the Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation in Biomechanics and
    Epidemiology; conduct a focused line of research in clinical therapy
    related to protocol enhancement and validation; freedom to develop
    specific research topics will be determined by the clinic director and
    interests/qualifications of the candidate with potential topics
    including: return to sport validation testing for knee, hip and shoulder
    injuries, clinical evaluation of treatment and outcomes of conservative
    rehabilitation protocols, development and validation of clinical hip
    evaluations (specificity and sensitivity analyses); development of
    community clinics (such as obesity/weight loss clinics, healthy aging
    clinics, little league and professional baseball, hockey, skiing, etc...
    injury prevention clinics); collaborate and assist in a wide variety of
    other projects related to work currently being conducted by the Steadman
    Hawkins Research Foundation staff;

    * Publish in scholarly-refereed journals; present at relevant

    national and international conferences;

    * Develop research program to attract external funding.

    * Collaborate with Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation staff
    in external

    funding and grant writing initiatives;

    * Participate in service activities through committee work and

    other activities;



    Professional Qualifications:

    1. PT licensure required at the time of application; eligible for

    licensure in state of Colorado

    2. Evidence of research productivity and/or potential

    3. Experience in publication process desirable

    4. Experience in presenting research works at national/international

    conferences



    Rank and Salary:

    salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; full benefits;

    Vail Ski Pass included.

    Effective Date of Employment: Desired June/July 2007 (start date can
    be

    negotiable for the appropriate candidate)



    Review of Applications Begins: Immediately and will continue until the

    position is filled



    Letter of Application/Nomination and Credentials:

    Send applications with supporting credentials

    1. Cover Letter of application,

    2. Official transcripts for terminal degree,

    3. Curriculum vitae,

    4. Three current letters of recommendation

    5. (Suggested but Optional) Maximum of two samples of published articles

    or other scholarly works



    send to:

    Steve Stalzer, MSPT and Michael R. Torry, PhD

    Search Coordinators

    Steadman Hawkins Research Foundation

    181 West Meadow Drive Suite 1000

    Vail, Colorado 81657

    Phone: 419/372-7234; Fax: 419-372-2877

    E-mail correspondence can be addressed to

    Stalzer@vvmc.com

    Mike.torry@shsmf.org




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