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Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist – Clinical Trials (Bayley Assessments)
Location: United States
Employment Type: Casual
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Physical Therapists (PTs) or Occupational Therapists (OTs) to support clinical research studies in the United States. The successful candidates will conduct standardized developmental assessments using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development to evaluate developmental outcomes in infants and young children participating in clinical trials.
This role is ideal for clinicians with pediatric assessment experience who are interested in contributing to clinical research, maintaining assessment quality, and ensuring accurate and reliable study data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer standardized Bayley assessments to infants and toddlers in accordance with study protocols and assessment guidelines.
- Evaluate developmental domains, including cognitive, language, and motor development, as required by the study.
- Document assessment results accurately and complete study-related forms and reports.
- Follow clinical trial protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain consistency, objectivity, and quality in assessment administration and scoring.
- Collaborate with clinical research teams, investigators, study coordinators, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure participant safety, confidentiality, and adherence to informed consent procedures.
- Complete required study-specific training and maintain assessment competency throughout the trial.
- Support data clarification, quality checks, and audit readiness as needed.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist in the applicable U.S. state, as required for the role.
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, or pediatric populations.
- Hands-on experience administering and scoring the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III and/or Bayley-IV, depending on study requirements).
- Strong understanding of pediatric developmental assessment and standardized testing procedures.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow detailed study protocols and maintain accurate, objective assessment records.
- Familiarity with clinical research, GCP, and clinical trial documentation is an asset.
- Willingness to complete study-specific training and any required reliability or certification assessments.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience as a developmental assessor or outcome assessor in clinical trials.
- Experience with pediatric neurology, developmental disorders, early intervention, or infant development research.
- Experience with sponsor-led or CRO-managed clinical studies.
- Ability to travel to study sites, if required.
Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70 - $75