DWELL Research OT

Position Overview
This is a temporary casual position, working 2 to 4 hours per week, in the newly established Disability and WELLness (DWELL) Laboratory within the School of Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development. The mission of the DWELL Laboratory is to transform the role of rehabilitation in health promotion among adults with acquired neurological disabilities, such as stroke. We aim to accomplish this by partnering with members of the rehabilitation and disability communities to design and test innovative interventions that leverage personally meaningful activities to promote health. Our current research is funded by the NIH National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. This research aims to adapt a behavioral activation-based intervention designed to reduce post-stroke sedentary behavior for telehealth delivery, and then test the feasibility and effects of the adapted intervention through a pilot randomized clinical trial.

The research occupational therapist will be trained to deliver the telehealth intervention adhering to the intervention protocol using synchronous videoconferencing. They are also responsible for providing clear and timely study documentation and for applying good clinical judgment during study interactions. The candidate should be committed to advancing health equity in partnership with adults with acquired disabilities and should be comfortable working within an interdisciplinary team with different levels of experience (undergraduate students through senior faculty), and possess excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager

Job Responsibilities

Coordinator Duties 100%

• Complete University of Minnesota CITI training
• Deliver the study intervention per protocol to participants with stroke-related disability
• Complete clear and timely documentation of study sessions
• Follow study safety protocol
• Apply good clinical judgment during all study interactions

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree eligible for occupational therapy licensure in the state of Minnesota
• Ability to work as a member of a diverse team that includes both academic and community partners
• Strong orientation to detail and strong organizational skills
• Comfortable learning and troubleshooting new technologies (e.g., REDCap database, videoconferencing on different types of devices, PALAnalysis, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

Department Overview

The School of Kinesiology focuses on the biological, developmental, social, and behavioral bases of physical activity, recreation, sport and human performance through its programs in kinesiology, recreation and leisure students, and sport studies. The degree programs in the School prepare students for a variety of professional opportunities in both the public and private sector. The fields of teaching, community service, allied health, industry and business are career paths that graduates of our programs may anticipate as avenues of employment and further professional training.

Further information can be found at: http://cehd.umn.kin

Pay Range: The salary range for this position is $40 - $45. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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