UprightVR’s SafetyNet™ is changing the paradigm of care when it comes to falling. A VR (virtual reality) solution for assessing fall risk, SafetyNet™ allows clinicians to identify risk factors in seniors and others at-risk groups enabling targeted intervention and a focus on prevention. By catching patients before they fall, SafetyNet™ improves clinical outcomes and quality of life for at-risk patients.
Provide clinical support and consultation for physical therapists in the field using the UprightVR products
Provide research support for Chief Scientist including evaluating evidence-based literature, conduct research studies, devise and monitor field trials, etc.
Guide the development, evaluation and testing of VR-based clinical balance assessment and rehabilitation product innovations and enhancements
Provide on-site training of physical therapists and other medical paraprofessionals in the use and application of the UprightVR system, including the interpretation of clinical results
Develop clinical support collateral materials, including case studies, technical reports and publications
Provide timely and accurate feedback and clinical support to physical therapists working in the field through phone and email
Ensure that customer issues are appropriately documented in the Customer Complaint system
Travel overnight to customer sites as needed for product training. Other customer support activities can be carried out at the corporate office in Newark, DE or at your remote home office
Qualified and credentialed clinical therapist (PT or AT) with research aptitude or person with a clinically-oriented research degree (e.g. Ph.D. Rehab Sciences)
A degree in PT with clinical experience including the development of Plans of Treatment or a Ph.D. in kinesiology or rehabilitation sciences or an MS AT or related field
GCS and NCS credentialing in PT is highly desirable
Demonstrated research capabilities
Comfortable working with new technologies
Current Physical Therapy license preferred
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion
UprightVR has identified significant extensions to our baseline products, including additional assessment applications, as well as physical rehabilitation modules that treat identified fall risk deficits. We’re looking for an experienced VR programmer with the following skills: