Pediatric Research Interventionist - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission:

AtVCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service anddiscovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, publicresearch university nationally recognized as one of the best employers fordiversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, whereyour success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees agenerous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and anopportunity to do mission-driven work.

Summary:

VCU’sSchool of Education (SOE) seeks a pediatric research interventionist whoembraces diversity, equity and inclusion and will contribute to a climate thatsupports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. AtVCU, we believe different perspectives and expertise enhance possibilities andsolutions. This philosophy drives our recruitment process, so we welcomeapplicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, who will contribute to analready diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. 

Weare hiring a pediatric research interventionist with expertise in early infancyto work about 5-10 hours per week. The interventionist needs to be a licensedphysical therapist who will provide intervention for infants and toddlersparticipating in a research study. The successful candidate must be willing tobe trained on a specific intervention and deliver the intervention withfidelity. Flexibility in the schedule is requested to accommodate the needs offamilies participating.

Responsibilitieswill include learning a specific intervention, utilizing that intervention withfamilies randomized to this arm of the study, inputting data on each visit, andsharing feedback with the research team. Primary work will be with families ofinfants and toddlers, Dr. Spence, Dr. Dusing, a research assistant, and thestudy trainer. Visits will be conducted in the home environment or the MotorDevelopment Lab if the family prefers. Travel to family homes, withinapproximately 60 miles of Richmond, is required.

Required Qualifications

1)License as a PT in VA
2)Must have 3+ years experience working with infants and toddlers with cerebralpalsy and/or motor delays
3)Must be able to drive and have a car to do home visit
4)Flexible schedule
5)Ability to work in a diverse environment required

Preferred Qualifications

1)Independent worker and problem solver, to seek out assistance when needed, anddetail oriented
2)Research experience is preferred but not required


Required
Cover Letter
CV/Resume
Diversity Statement

Requested Salary Range: $50-60/hour

Salary Range: $50.00- $60.00

Position Details:

Department: SOE Counseling and Special Education
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: .7
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Christine Spence

Contact Email: spencecm@vcu.edu