Physiologist
What you'd do
This position is located at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Research Service Line in Boston, MA. The Physiologist performs exercise/functional assessments, provides exercise prescription/supervision as detailed in the study protocols, and organizes/participates in other research-related activities, including recruitment and screening of research participants, and data analysis as determined by the Principal Investigator (PI).
Major duties
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 8/1/2029). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4-year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Major duties include, but are not limited to. Support PI in the development, design, and conduct of research projects according to the plan and review the progress of the projects. Formulate research methods and suggest options for improving quality, while identifying potential problems, and recommending and implementing solutions. Perform screen and recruit candidates for clinical trials using objective rating techniques to determine eligibility and administer informed consent. Perform exercise testing, exercise prescription, and exercise training for research studies. Perform exercise monitoring on study participants. Follow study protocols: analyzing, coding, and performing data entry based on study guidelines. Use statistical software such as Excel and REDCap for data entry, reporting, and analysis. Perform detailed mobility and cognitive assessments in study participants, including the use and analysis of wearable sensors (e.g., music-based digital device, actigraphy). Submit or assist with preparing IRB and other regulatory submissions and audits for research studies. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
What you need to qualify
English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. ~AND~ Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree (or higher level degree) in one of the basic animal sciences or physiology; or a related discipline or field of science that included at least 24 semester hours in the basic animal sciences, of which 10 semester hours were in animal physiology. Courses such as anatomy; cytology; invertebrate and vertebrate zoology; embryology; entomology; animal, dairy and poultry husbandry; nutrition; genetics; and physiology may be used to meet the 24-semester-hour requirement in the basic animal sciences. Courses in physiology, animal or human physiology, cellular physiology or courses that were well oriented toward animal or human physiology, e.g., some advanced courses in biochemistry, are qualifying as animal physiology courses. Courses in related fields such as cytology and microbiology (including microbial physiology) may also be qualifying, provided the course work dealt directly with the application of scientific principles underlying animal physiology, or with the methodology and techniques applied in animal physiology work. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~AND~ In addition to meeting the English Language Proficiency and Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify for this position at the GS-9 level, you must meet one of the following: Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Physiologist, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience in health and medical sciences, including participant eligibility assessment for research studies, exercise programming and adaptation, and effective oral and written communication. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative analytics to ensure research integrity, knowledgeable in research policies, human subjects protections, and relevant privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FOIA). Demonstrates understanding of age-specific needs for older participants and adherence to safety policies, including aseptic techniques, to maintain a secure research environment. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. ~OR~ Education: Successfully completed two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of a Physiologist. This education must have been obtained in an accredited in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ Combination: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience, as described above, which may be used to meet total experience requirements for this grade level. This education portion must include graduate courses that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of a Physiologist and must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Must maintain annual ACLS/CRP/BLS certifications, and prefer a master's level exercise physiologist. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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