Research Coordinator/Therapist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 68,880 - 137,760; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator/Therapist to provide assessment and treatment in a clinical research study. You will support the PI by ensuring protocol adherence, study integrity, and efficient operations in a patient-centered environment.

Entry-level master’s or doctorate in OT or PT is required, with IRB/CITI training within six months. Vaccination per CDC/hospital policy and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to document assessments and treatment responses clearly.
• Familiarity with protecting patient confidentiality and PHI.
• IRB/CITI training or willingness to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and provide study-related treatment interventions per approved protocols.
• Document assessments, treatments and responses, and communicate findings to the team.
• Coordinate scheduling and travel needs; assist with recruitment and logistics; report adverse events.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Research Coordinator/Therapist role. Provides assessment and treatment to patients in a clinical research study. Assists the Principal Investigator in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.

Entry-level Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research Subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are required.

This position is patient-sensitive and requires vaccination according to CDC standards and hospital policy, with exemptions possible for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. All patient-sensitive employees must be immunized unless exempted.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Incumbents are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned research team, ensuring safe and orderly flow of the research project and maintaining adequate resources for the PI to accomplish research objectives.

Hourly salary: $50/hour with a maximum of $100/hour for a 2 hour treatment session.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and provide study-related treatment interventions in accordance with approved study protocols, ensuring consistency, participant safety, and protocol adherence.
• Document all assessments, treatments, and participant responses accurately, and communicate relevant findings to the research team to support study implementation and data integrity.
• Ensure accurate documentation, maintain confidentiality of protected health information, and collaborate with investigators and study staff to facilitate efficient participant recruitment. Mileage will be reimbursed for work-related travel (e.g., participant recruitment and outreach activities).
• Attend and participate in Investigator and staff meetings. Advise the team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
• Determine length of visits and coordinate participants’ schedules with the study team.
• Report and track adverse events (AE). Report serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
• Document all protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability at study close out, and prepare summary reports for sponsor.
• Complete, audit, correct Case Report Forms (CRFs), and relay CRFs to sponsor.
• May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Job Levels:

• Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), V: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
• Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), VI: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
• Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), VII: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Details

• Special Instructions: Apply with resume, cover letter, and three references.
• Requisition Number: PRN17231N
• Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
• Work Schedule Summary: Flexible
• Department: 00204 - Occupational/Recreational Therapy
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: up to $50/hr
• Close Date: 10/14/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes