Clinical Research Assistant

Job Responsibility:

Under the direction of Dr. Ivan Wong, the Dalhousie Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine team is in search of an Athletic Therapist to perform the duties of a Clinical Research Assistant. Dr. Ivan Wong and his team are a group of researchers and administrative assistants who provide clinically backed evidence to support some of the biggest questions in orthopaedics. With a strong focus on shoulder instability, rotator cuff, and hip arthroscopy, Dalhousie Sports Medicine team has collectively published over 110 peer-review articles, manuscripts, and book chapters over the last decade in recognized orthopaedic journals.

As a Clinical Research Assistant your responsibilities are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Conducts orthopaedic testing in a clinical setting, including strength testing, range of motion testing, and performing special tests as needed, and report these findings to the attending physician.
• Taking clinical notes during patient consultations and follow up visits, and providing thorough notes regarding the status of the patient, the course of treatment and follow up steps in a timely manner
• Manages and performs data entry for patient outcome data across multiple retrospective and prospective studies which include patient demographics and surgical assessment test scores
• Contacts study subjects to book diagnostic/clinical tests, assessments, and appointments
• Develops and maintains filing systems for subject and study documentation
• Develops and maintains methods of tracking information through checklists, databases and spreadsheets
• Archives documentation related to study once it has closed and develops and maintains a method of retrieval from storage
• Contributes to surgical broadcast preparation, implementation, and debriefing.
• Contributes to research output depending on level of experience

Qualifications

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Post-secondary education (required) in a science-related field (preferred)
• Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT(C))
• Medical Terminology course an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), organizational software's (Jira, Notion, etc.), and a high importance for a strong ability to manage multiple large sets of data and excel spreadsheets simultaneously.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to draft, format and edit office correspondence.
• Well-developed organizational, time management, and daily planning skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Two years related experience (preferred)
• Previous experience in a health care/research setting is an asset

Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work Long assignment, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly- Dates are subject to change

Salary Information Salary Commensurate with Experience

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

More information about the Sports Medicine Research and Fellowship Program can be found at:

The Sports Medicine Program within the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Experience:

• Health & Medical Researchers: 1 year (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 75 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person