Motion Analysis Center Leader & Scientist

Shriners Children's; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking the Motion Analysis Center Manager/Scientist (MACMS), a research and clinical innovation leader responsible for advancing motion analysis services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting evidence-based care across Shriners Children’s.

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Motion Analysis Center, the role collaborates with system-wide research, engineering, and therapy teams to develop research initiatives, quality improvement programs, and new clinical

Qualifications

• PhD, MS or DPT in Physical Therapy, Engineering, Bioengineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years Motion Analysis Lab experience.
• 4+ years research experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct interdisciplinary research and quality improvement projects related to motion analysis and clinical care.
• Develop new clinical service lines, technologies, business plans, and research initiatives in collaboration with system engineers and physical therapists.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals, including multi-site research projects.
• Manage project budgets and provide grant progress reporting.
• Design, execute, and interpret biomechanical and motion analysis research studies.
• Develop software tools and databases for motion data collection, processing, storage, and analysis.
• Perform and lead statistical analysis and interpretation of research and quality assurance data.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and organizational research policies, including obtaining IRB and organizational approvals for human subject research.
• Coordinate research efforts with Clinical Research Coordinators and other stakeholders.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research at scientific conferences and professional meetings.
• Deliver educational lectures and training to clinicians, fellows, scientists, and motion analysis staff.
• Participate in research-related committees and organizational initiatives.
• Review grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
• Promote advancements in motion analysis through professional collaboration and scholarship.

Education

PhD, MS or DPT Physical Therapy, Engineer, Bioengineering or related field Required

Job description

Shriners Children’s is seeking the Motion Analysis Center Manager/Scientist (MACMS), a research and clinical innovation leader responsible for advancing motion analysis services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting evidence-based care across Shriners Children’s.

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Motion Analysis Center, the role collaborates with system-wide research, engineering, and therapy teams to develop research initiatives, quality improvement programs, and new clinical