Remote Physiotherapist w/ Research Experience (Virtual Clinical Study)

Bilinguallink; Sorel-Tracy; Remote; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $90

Fully remote

Authorship on publication

6-month timeline

Job summary

Sidekick seeks a Principal Investigator for a fully virtual clinical study of a balance-training device for ankle sprain rehabilitation. You will ensure scientific and ethical conduct, sign off on protocol and REB submissions, and oversee safety and adverse event reporting.

You will train the team on assessments, supervise research staff, and contribute to authorship on the eventual publication. This is a remote, part-time role in Canada.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing as a physio or physician in Canada.
• Prior PI or Co-Investigator experience on an REB-approved study.
• Clinical or research background in musculoskeletal rehab; ankle/foot is a plus.
• GCP certification or willingness to obtain before REB submission (cost covered).
• Available 5–15 hours per week from Oct through study close.

Responsibilities

• Sign off on protocol and REB submission and respond to REB questions.
• Oversee participant safety and adverse event reporting.
• Train research assistants on functional assessments and supervise their work.
• Collaborate with study coordinator and clinical trial consultant on regulatory tasks.
• Be an author on the resulting publication.

Skills

PI/Co-PI REB

GCP certification

Musculoskeletal rehab

Canadian licensure

Availability 5–15 hrs/wk

Job description

Description

Sidekick, an injury rehab products company, is running a fully virtual clinical study of a balance-training device for people recovering from ankle sprains. About 80 participants across Canada will complete a 28-day at-home program with virtual check-ins.

We are looking for a Principal Investigator. You will be responsible for the scientific and ethical conduct of the study: signing off on the protocol and REB submission, overseeing participant safety and adverse event reporting, and answering REB questions throughout. You will train the research assistants on the functional assessments and oversee their work with participants. A study coordinator and clinical trial consultant handle regulatory paperwork and data systems. You will be an author on the resulting publication.

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing as a physiotherapist or physician in Canada
• Prior experience as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on an REB-approved human-subject study
• Clinical or research background in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Foot and ankle experience is a strong asset
• Current GCP certification, or willingness to complete it before REB submission (we cover the cost)
• Available 5 to 15 hours per week from October through study close, with heavier involvement during REB review and enrolment
• Reachable within one business day for safety and REB matters

Benefits

• $90/hour
• Fully remote, part-time
• Authorship on a peer-reviewed publication
• Quick turnaround: aim for completion within 6 months