Nx Clinical Biomechanist - Palo Alto, United States - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

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Palo Alto, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Clinical Services

0.001 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift
At Stanford Children's Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care.

It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.

And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job Summary:

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job._

The Clinical Biomechanist works in the Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Department and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Vicon camera and computer system as well as the Bertec and AMTI force plates.

The person will be responsible for all biomechanical testing and reporting, including the integration of Vicon software to generate reports for provider and client use.

Significant software programming and integration will be involved. Additionally, program development will be expected, specifically the development of retail biomechanical analysis services for performance enhancement as well as protocols for patient assessment

Essential Functions:

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings._

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

Acts as lead in operations of Bertec and AMTI force plates; coordinate integration of force plate with Vicon system.
Acts as lead in operations of 8channel Delysis EMG systems.
Acts as lead in operations of Noraxon Rehab walk treadmill systems.
Collaborates with MD's, physical therapists, and coaches in performing clinical analysis of movement for rehabilitation and performance enhancement.
Writes movement analysis reports through the integration of the C-Motion analysis program to the Cortex data capture program; provide reporting to clients, physicians, physical therapists and coaches.
Facilitates integration of force plate, Vicon motion capture and software system for the provision of patient feedback and movement reporting
Collects kinetic, kinematic, electromyography, and foot pressure data.
Consults with physical therapist concerning physical examination and observational gait analysis. Reviews patient data with gait analysis team. Prepare clinical reports.
Performs operations of RunSafe clinic.
Contributes to program development of sports performance programs and all programming of movement analysis systems.
Contributes and assist with research projects. Reviews and compiles research data. Prepare data and reports for clinical presentations, research presentations, and journal submissions.
Assists with computer, equipment, and hardware problems.
Assists with client data errors and collection errors.
Maintains storage of client and research data in accordance with departmental standards. Knowledge of the Health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPAA) and protected health information (PHI)
Prepares inservices and lectures for faculty, physicians, students, physical therapist, engineers, and other rehabilitation providers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying._

Education:
Master degree in a work-related field

Experience:
One (1) year of progressively directly related work experience.

License/Certification:
None required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. _
Knowledge of Business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of set up and operations of 20 camera Vicon motion capture system.
Knowledge of Vicon Nexus and Polygon software program.
Knowledge of force plate set up, integration a