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Please note: This position is being reposted due to a change in the
licensing requirements under the Eligibility Requirements.
Applications are now being solicited for biomechanics opportunities from
highly motivated Research Physical Therapists to provide support to
develop an effective protocol to perturbate persons on the CAREN virtual
reality system. This will be used to evaluate recovery from potential
falls in military amputees at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD)
and the Naval Health Research Center.
The available positions are Full Time in direct support of research
protocols. Patients with amputations are prone to taking falls that can
cause further injury and fractures. This research project is to develop
a rehabilitation protocol to train patients with amputations to prevent
falls and recover from stumbles so that they do actually fall to the
ground. This ability will be tested by using a protocol that causes a
perturbation (disturbance of a treadmill large enough to induce a fall
or stumble) to cause a controlled fall while the recovery process is
measures. The recovery process will be measured before and after the
rehabilitation program. For more information regarding the NHRC please
view: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhrc/Pages/default.aspx
The incumbents will serve as contract employees working for The
McConnell Group, Inc. www.themccgroup.com
, a leading provider of clinical
research support services to the Department of Defense. Our growth over
the last twelve years with the Department of Homeland Security, the
Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human
Services, and our academic and commercial clients has created our
footprint in the industry, overseeing medical and healthcare programs
and providing subject matter experts to clinical research programs in
support of biomedical, biodefense and other allied health programs.
The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) Warfighter Performance
Department researches, develops, evaluates and implements training and
rehabilitation regimens that enhance the rehabilitation of wounded
service members so that they can effectively return to duty or lead
active lifestyles upon discharge. In collaboration with the Naval
Medical Center San Diego (MCSD) Physical Therapy Departments'
rehabilitation and gait laboratory capability, NHRC and NMCSD create the
military's West Coast rehabilitation center for service members
recovering from traumatic amputation.
Essential Duties
-Evaluate and implement treatment regimens and create clinical databases
that enhance clinical outcomes for military amputees
-Provide support to develop an effective protocol to perturbate persons
on the CAREN virtual reality system
-Conduct data acquisition, biomechanical data reduction and analysis
-Apply novel perturbation techniques in amputee rehabilitation in a safe
controlled environment
-Prepare / submit progress reports and data deliverables
Required Knowledge / Skills
-Familiarity with the function of gait laboratories and research
protocols
-Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing
research tasks
-Candidates must possess interpersonal skills to work effectively with
patients and staff, be comfortable working with computer software,
including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have a willingness
to learn and trouble shoot computer related issues.
-Knowledge of MATLAB, EVART, NEXUS and/or Visual3D is highly desirable.
-Candidates MUST have U.S. citizenship or the ability to obtain
citizenship, and be able to pass a government background investigation
Eligibility Requirements
-Must have current PT licensure and maintain this license through the
term of the contract;
-Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program;
- Preferred three-five years' experience with some experience in
orthopedics;
- Research experience preferred; and
- Motion analysis experience preferred.
Compensation / Benefits: TMG offers comp. pay and benefits pkg.
including health ins. and/or pension plan; paid holidays, vacation, and
PTO; EAP; Education Assistance, 401(k) and College Savings Plan.
Please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae or resume, including
a statement of motivation in MSWord format to:
Deborah S. Edwards, SPHR
Manager, Human Resources
The McConnell Group, Inc.
4502 Centerview Dr., Ste. 225
San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: 210-673-9662 x202
Fax: 210-673-2600
Email: dedwards@themccgroup.com
licensing requirements under the Eligibility Requirements.
Applications are now being solicited for biomechanics opportunities from
highly motivated Research Physical Therapists to provide support to
develop an effective protocol to perturbate persons on the CAREN virtual
reality system. This will be used to evaluate recovery from potential
falls in military amputees at the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD)
and the Naval Health Research Center.
The available positions are Full Time in direct support of research
protocols. Patients with amputations are prone to taking falls that can
cause further injury and fractures. This research project is to develop
a rehabilitation protocol to train patients with amputations to prevent
falls and recover from stumbles so that they do actually fall to the
ground. This ability will be tested by using a protocol that causes a
perturbation (disturbance of a treadmill large enough to induce a fall
or stumble) to cause a controlled fall while the recovery process is
measures. The recovery process will be measured before and after the
rehabilitation program. For more information regarding the NHRC please
view: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhrc/Pages/default.aspx
The incumbents will serve as contract employees working for The
McConnell Group, Inc. www.themccgroup.com
, a leading provider of clinical
research support services to the Department of Defense. Our growth over
the last twelve years with the Department of Homeland Security, the
Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human
Services, and our academic and commercial clients has created our
footprint in the industry, overseeing medical and healthcare programs
and providing subject matter experts to clinical research programs in
support of biomedical, biodefense and other allied health programs.
The Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) Warfighter Performance
Department researches, develops, evaluates and implements training and
rehabilitation regimens that enhance the rehabilitation of wounded
service members so that they can effectively return to duty or lead
active lifestyles upon discharge. In collaboration with the Naval
Medical Center San Diego (MCSD) Physical Therapy Departments'
rehabilitation and gait laboratory capability, NHRC and NMCSD create the
military's West Coast rehabilitation center for service members
recovering from traumatic amputation.
Essential Duties
-Evaluate and implement treatment regimens and create clinical databases
that enhance clinical outcomes for military amputees
-Provide support to develop an effective protocol to perturbate persons
on the CAREN virtual reality system
-Conduct data acquisition, biomechanical data reduction and analysis
-Apply novel perturbation techniques in amputee rehabilitation in a safe
controlled environment
-Prepare / submit progress reports and data deliverables
Required Knowledge / Skills
-Familiarity with the function of gait laboratories and research
protocols
-Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing
research tasks
-Candidates must possess interpersonal skills to work effectively with
patients and staff, be comfortable working with computer software,
including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have a willingness
to learn and trouble shoot computer related issues.
-Knowledge of MATLAB, EVART, NEXUS and/or Visual3D is highly desirable.
-Candidates MUST have U.S. citizenship or the ability to obtain
citizenship, and be able to pass a government background investigation
Eligibility Requirements
-Must have current PT licensure and maintain this license through the
term of the contract;
-Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program;
- Preferred three-five years' experience with some experience in
orthopedics;
- Research experience preferred; and
- Motion analysis experience preferred.
Compensation / Benefits: TMG offers comp. pay and benefits pkg.
including health ins. and/or pension plan; paid holidays, vacation, and
PTO; EAP; Education Assistance, 401(k) and College Savings Plan.
Please send your cover letter and curriculum vitae or resume, including
a statement of motivation in MSWord format to:
Deborah S. Edwards, SPHR
Manager, Human Resources
The McConnell Group, Inc.
4502 Centerview Dr., Ste. 225
San Antonio, TX 78228
Phone: 210-673-9662 x202
Fax: 210-673-2600
Email: dedwards@themccgroup.com