CRSU Research Therapist in Vancouver

Job Category: M&P - AAPS

Job Profile: AAPS Hourly - Occupational Therapist

Job Family Group: Staff - Non Union

Department: Clinical Research Support | BC Children's Hospital Research Institute | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range: $47.09 - $67.71 CAD Hourly

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks.

Job Summary: The candidate will be completing patient assessments and providing occupational/physio-therapy treatment as required by the study protocol for a variety of active clinical studies ongoing at BC Children's.

Organizational Status: The candidate will be hired under the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute and will support a variety of active studies ongoing across the BC Children's campus. The candidate will report to the Senior Research Manager or delegate and work in close collaboration with other study staff and Investigators at BC Children's Hospital.

Work Performed:

• Perform clinical or research assessments for research patients, using advanced skill, knowledge and clinical reasoning.
• Develop and facilitate therapy treatment programs for participants as per the study protocol, including supporting patient and family education as required.
• Develop and implement protocols and workplans as necessary to ensure completion of research projects.
• Oversee data collection, including relevant clinical data, assessments, treatment plans, progress reports and outcomes as per study protocol requirements.
• Maintain communication with patients and families, and study team members as required.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary groups and/or teams including individuals such as physicians, nursing staff, research staff and other professionals.
• Advise on regulatory and professional practice requirements providing consultation, clinical advice, input and suggestions related to the conduct of clinical assessments conducted as part of a clinical study.
• Participate in orientation and training for other team members, including other therapists or research staff.
• Work is primarily expected to be conducted in-person on site at BC Children's Hospital.

Consequence of Error/Judgement: Every patient and family is unique and will require tailored clinical-decision making to optimize assessment or treatment. Inappropriate judgment could result in harm to the patients. Inattention to paperwork detail (errors on forms) and study protocol could jeopardize the results to clinical studies.

Supervision Received: The candidate will be expected to work with a high degree of independence, supporting a wide range of different clinical studies onsite. The candidate reports to the Senior Research Manager and is expected to be familiar with and oblige by professional practice policies and standards in place at BC Children's Hospital.

Supervision Given: May manage junior researchers, research staff, students and/or other therapists.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in occupational therapy.
• Registration with College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia.
• Minimum of five years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A University degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum one year prior clinical experience in a pediatric setting.
• Experience with research activities is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code.