Physical Therapist-Research-Motion Analysis Laboratory

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist-Research role within the Motion Analysis Laboratory is a key member of the research and patient care team within the lab. Responsibilities include completing clinical motion capture evaluations, plantar pressure measurements, and various physical function measures on patients of all ages and physical abilities. The Motion Lab PT also conducts research measurements and analyses for a variety of ongoing protocols, originating within the lab and as a service for outside investigators. Accountable for supporting all aspects of the research and clinical services provided by the Biomechanics lab. Responsibilities include instrumentation evaluation, protocol development, patient and normal subject assessment, data collection, data analysis, and development of institutional systems and procedures. Also responsible for supporting project planning and coordination, grant development, and manuscript preparation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Current license (or able to obtain license) to practice physical therapy in the State of Minnesota
• Advanced post-professional degree training
• 5 years of experience required
• Prior experience in a research setting, gait lab, or clinical practice with neuromuscular and pediatric patients

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a research setting
• Experience in a gait lab
• Experience with neuromuscular and pediatric patients

Responsibilities

• Completing clinical motion capture evaluations
• Conducting plantar pressure measurements
• Performing various physical function measures on patients
• Conducting research measurements and analyses for ongoing protocols
• Supporting all aspects of research and clinical services in the Biomechanics lab
• Evaluating instrumentation
• Developing protocols
• Assessing patients and normal subjects
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Developing institutional systems and procedures
• Supporting project planning and coordination
• Assisting in grant development
• Preparing manuscripts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree