Physiatry Research Assistant I (Per Diem)

How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in the search for exceptional talent—candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and want to maximize opportunities for growth and success.

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive this distinguished designation. Whether early in your career or an expert in your field, you’ll find HSS an innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment. Work with colleagues who are deeply committed to our mission and be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

About the role

Emp Status: Per Diem, Part time

Responsibilities

• Under supervision from the Research Manager, manage and execute CRP/IRB submissions for initial approvals, continuing reviews, amendments, protocol deviations, and adverse events. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of all submissions.
• Oversee and conduct the screening and informed consent processes for research studies, including phone and face-to-face interactions with patients.
• Update screening tracking worksheets on a routine basis.
• Administer surveys (phone/email/in-person) and coordinate research-related visits and follow-ups with all relevant multidisciplinary teams, including off-site visits at sports organizations and other locations.
• Ensure subject/investigator compliance with research procedures and escalate issues to supervisor as needed.
• Manage data collection specific to research studies. Perform audit and quality checks on a routine basis to ensure data entry is up to date and complete.
• Compile final dataset for analysis and assist in the interpretation and summarization of results.
• Provide updates on study progress to supervisor and Principal Investigators.
• Participate in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and abstracts/presentations for conference meetings. Assist with literature searches, as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, physicians, medical, and administrative personnel.
• Experience in clinical research and knowledge of GCPs, HIPAA, 21CFR, and ICH is highly preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of orthopaedic and/or rheumatologic terminology is a plus.