Physiologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Physiologist (clinical program manager for an aging-related exercise and functional decline program)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (telework may be authorized)
• Focus: Human-subject research support, individualized exercise programming, and program operations

Description

Provide scientific, clinical, and technical support to lead a clinical program for aging, exercise, and functional decline. Manage program team activities, including individualized exercise program delivery and outcomes-based research operations. Ensure data collection and management, protocol compliance, and reporting to program and VA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage individualized exercise programs tailored to age, health conditions, and physical functioning
• Select and administer physical performance measures for program activities
• Serve as Program Manager for clinical projects; lead/participate in team activities; manage communications and changes to scope, direction, and processes
• Plan and evaluate project operations; collect, analyze, manage, and document data; interpret results and report findings
• Organize data collection and data management; ensure compliance with protocols, program operations manuals, and SOPs
• Develop follow-up procedures to monitor participant progress
• Establish, coordinate, monitor, and manage outcomes-based research and analyses
• Assign duties to program employees and monitor quality of work for project-specific tasks
• Monitor program progress, budget requirements, and timelines for VA reports
• Review status reports and statistical data to verify compliance with research reporting and administrative criteria
• Set program goals/objectives and define results that indicate successful program accomplishments
• Schedule team meetings, develop agendas, and facilitate ongoing study activities
• Provide training and consultation on project protocols, policies/procedures, and relevant clinical interview and data maintenance procedures

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the position type and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.