Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$33/hr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Literature Search, Data Management, Participant Recruitment, Informed Consent, Interviewing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$71k–$125k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Scientific Writing, Editing, Grant Proposal Preparation, Project Management, Technical Writing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$82k–$137k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Process Management
Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States · On-site
$68k–$120k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Occupational Therapy, Patient Positioning, Clinical Documentation
Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States · On-site
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Neuromuscular Evaluation, Musculoskeletal Evaluation, Cardiovascular Evaluation, Patient-Centered Care, Rehabilitation Program Design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$71k–$125k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Data Visualization, SQL, Python, R, SPSS
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$43/hr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Patient Assessment, Ventilator Management, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Data Interpretation, Airway Management
Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Customer Service, Patient Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Medical Registration, Microsoft Outlook
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$68k–$120k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Occupational Therapy Evaluation, Patient Treatment Planning, Patient Positioning, Clinical Documentation, Patient Advocacy
Homewood, Illinois, United States · On-site
$68k–$120k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Occupational Therapy, Patient Positioning, Clinical Documentation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$83k–$120k/yr
Department: Type of employment: Full time Shift: Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: $82,800.00 annually - $120,000.00 annually Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Benefits: Generous Paid …
Skills: Patient Evaluation, Therapeutic Interventions, Rehabilitation Planning, Outcome Measurement, Discharge Planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Patient Scheduling, Medical Terminology, Insurance Authorization, Cerner Millennium, Microsoft Outlook
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Customer Service, Patient Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Medical Registration, Interpersonal Communication
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$23/hr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Hygiene Care, Patient Mobilization, Electronic Medical Records
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$82k–$137k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Psychological Evaluation, Neuropsychological Evaluation, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$41k–$70k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Financial Clearance, Patient Admission, Insurance Verification, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$83k–$120k/yr
Department: Outpatient Orthopedic Center Type of employment: Full time Shift: Monday- Friday Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: $82,800.00 annually - $120,000.00 annually Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, a…
Skills: Neuromuscular Evaluation, Musculoskeletal Evaluation, Cardiovascular Evaluation, Patient-Centered Care, Rehabilitation Program Design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$96k–$159k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Team Management, Business Application Analysis, Project Management, Process Management, Workday
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$68k–$120k/yr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Occupational Therapy, Patient Positioning, Clinical Documentation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$33/hr
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and …
Skills: Mechanical Repairs, Plumbing, Electrical Repairs, HVAC, Preventive Maintenance
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The Research Assistant is responsible for recruiting participants, conducting interviews, and managing data collection and files. They also assist in literature searches, data analysis, and the preparation of reports and graphics for dissemination.
Requires a college degree with 3-6 months of related experience, preferably in neurosciences, nursing, psychology, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical software like Stata, SPSS, or Matlab is required.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Responsibilities will vary according to the project in which the RA is assigned, but could include any or all of the following:
Contacts hospital-site staff to identify potential participants; reviews medical records to determine appropriateness of patients for study.
Explains study to patients and family members, requests participation and obtains informed consent
Schedules and confirms participants for hospital and/or home interviews
Conducts on and off site interviews using a variety of structured and non-structured questionnaires
Retrieves and records data from medical records and records data from interviews on appropriate forms
Uses clinical judgment to alert supervisor in a timely manner that participant responses may indicate need for professional intervention
Maintains interim contact with study participants to maintain current address and telephone information
Assists in development of data tables, graphs and charts and preparation of material for presentation
Assists in the collection of new data; codes, cleans, transcribes, records, enters and stores all data collected; coordinates data collection with other research staff as appropriate
Generates reports detailing data collected
Conducts literature searches, copying and distributing articles as appropriate
Transcribes and codes taped interviews
Maintains an inventory of data collection forms to ensure ease of data retrieval
Assists in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data by coding verbatim interviews
Performs various record-keeping tasks such as filing consent forms and other data collection forms on all eligible participants to ensure ease of data retrieval and tracking of participants
Attends meetings; takes minutes as assigned
Reports directly to Lab Manager, Research Scientist, or Project Director
Work requires communication and mathematics skills normally acquired in four years of college, plus three to six months of related work experience.
Prefer graduate of or student in graduate program in neurosciences, nursing, psychology, engineering, social work, public health or related field.
Knowledge of basic computer hardware in addition to software such as Microsoft Office, statistical programs such as Stata or SPSS, and/or relevant engineering or mathematical programs such as Matlab, as appropriate.
Familiarity with medical, engineering or health services research terminology and basic research/statistical methodology is required, as appropriate to the position. Ability to accurately review and enter project data and to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 75% of work time is required.
Analytical ability is required to prepare reports, maintain data inventory, code, transcribe interviews, develop graphs, perform literature searches, negotiate systems in several hospitals and/or human service organizations, and identify concerns/responses of participants that require termination of interview or possible intervention.
Strong interpersonal skills are needed to interact effectively with patients/family member dyads, physicians, other human service professionals and a variety of supervisors for various research projects.
Flexibility to coordinate scheduling with other project staff is needed.
Proficient typing and administrative skills to transcribe data, prepare correspondence, and maintain files. Exercises independent judgment in assigned area of responsibility.
May be expected to take leadership on certain project tasks.
Normal office/research laboratory environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. May involve travel to other hospital/research sites and possibly to participants’ homes. Interviews/experiments may require flexible day, evening and/or weekend hours.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Pay and Benefits:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Advancing Human Ability
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions — from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. The quality of our care and research has led to the designation of “No. 1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America” by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991. Upon opening in March 2017, our $550 million, 1.2-million-square-foot research hospital became the first-ever “translational” hospital in which clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together in the same space, surrounding patients, discovering new approaches and applying (or “translating”) research real time. This unique model enables patients to have 24/7 access to the brightest minds, the latest research and the best opportunity for recovery. Interested in joining our team? By doing so, you will be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more: https://www.sralab.org/careers.
Offices: 355 E Erie St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 541 N Fairbanks Ct, Mezzanine, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 345 E Superior, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 345 E Superior St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 7600 S County Line Rd, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527, US
Advancing Human Ability
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions — from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. The quality of our care and research has led to the designation of “No. 1 Rehabilitation Hospital in America” by U.S. News & World Report every year since 1991. Upon opening in March 2017, our $550 million, 1.2-million-square-foot research hospital became the first-ever “translational” hospital in which clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together in the same space, surrounding patients, discovering new approaches and applying (or “translating”) research real time. This unique model enables patients to have 24/7 access to the brightest minds, the latest research and the best opportunity for recovery. Interested in joining our team? By doing so, you will be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. We invite you to visit our careers page to learn more: https://www.sralab.org/careers.
Offices: 355 E Erie St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 541 N Fairbanks Ct, Mezzanine, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 345 E Superior, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 345 E Superior St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 7600 S County Line Rd, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527, US
