Remote Physiotherapist w/ Research Experience (Virtual Clinical Study)

Sidekick; Victoriaville; Remote; CAD 102,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $90/hour

Remote, part-time

Authorship on publication

6 months project

Job summary

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 to sign off on the protocol and REB submission, oversee safety and adverse events, train research assistants, and contribute to authorship of the resulting publication.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing as a physiotherapist or physician in Canada
• Experience as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on an REB-approved human-subject study
• Clinical or research background in musculoskeletal rehabilitation; foot and ankle experience helpful
• Current GCP certification or willingness to complete before REB submission
• Available 5–15 hours/week from Oct through study close; heavier during REB review and enrolment
• Reachable within one business day for safety and REB matters

Responsibilities

• Sign off on the protocol and REB submission; oversee participant safety and adverse event reporting
• Answer REB questions throughout the study
• Train research assistants on functional assessments and oversee their work with participants
• Serve as an author on the resulting publication

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