Research Occupational Therapist - Travel​/In-home

Overview

Research Occupational Therapist (OT) to support patients participating in multi-site clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases. In this travel-based role, you will conduct in-home functional assessments to ensure high-quality data collection while delivering patient-centered care that aligns with strict trial protocols.

Synapticure is a patient and caregiver-founded company providing access to expert neurologists, treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support through a virtual care platform. The role supports initiatives in partnership with providers and health plans, including CMS' GUIDE dementia care model.

• Conduct standardized, protocol-driven assessments of motor, cognitive, and functional abilities in patients with neurodegenerative diseases
• Schedule and coordinate study visits in collaboration with site teams based on study protocol timelines
• Administer outcome measures and collect data in compliance with trial protocols and regulatory requirements
• Perform home-based evaluations of patient function and environment; document findings accurately in alignment with study guidelines
• Provide occupational therapy assessments defined by trial protocols (e.g., COPM, iADLs, home environment evaluations)
• Educate patients and caregivers on strategies to maintain safety, independence, and quality of life within the context of study participation
• Offer empathetic support to patients and families managing neurodegenerative disease and trial enrollment
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and study data
• Ensure compliance with GCP standards, sponsor requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Partner with research staff, site monitors, and regulatory teams during data reviews and audits
• Represent Synapticure and study sponsors professionally in all patient and caregiver interactions
• Collaborate with clinical and research teams to support coordinated participation and high-quality care

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current or former Occupational Therapist license in relevant state(s) of practice
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Clinical experience working with patients with neurological and mobility conditions (e.g., ALS, stroke, Parkinson’s)
• Prior experience with clinical research trials and terminal disease populations strongly preferred
• Knowledge of occupational therapy outcome measures, iADLs, COPM, and related functional assessments
• Familiarity with GCP, Human Subjects Protection, and clinical research compliance standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective patient education and documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills and patient-centered approach to care delivery
• Ability to work independently, manage a mobile caseload, and adapt to diverse home environments
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to respond effectively to patient needs in variable field settings

• This is a field-based travel role with responsibilities across six sites in the U.S. (Northeast and Texas) and Canada (Toronto). Frequent domestic and international travel is required.