Director, Rehab Research SCI Division - TIRR

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Medical Doctorate or Doctor of Philosophy

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Strong or outstanding national reputation in medical rehabilitation research as indicated by a successful track record of obtaining federal funding for research and a substantial number of peer reviewed publications

• Seven (7) years previous administrative experience as a program director, department head, and/or principal investigator

• Knowledge of funding sources for rehabilitation research

• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships

Principal  Accountabilities

• Leads the rehabilitation research enterprise at TIRR Memorial Hermann.

• Responsible for developing the short and long range vision and planning and implements the strategic plan for research at TIRR.

• Advises the TIRR CEO on matters related to research.

• Promoting and representing TIRR’s mission and interests with high profile public and private agencies, institutions, and professional organizations

• Maintains existing research collaborations and develops new collaborations.

• Supports research activities of TIRR investigators and TIRR clinical staff.

• Maintains an active program of rehabilitation research.

• Developing major research initiatives and funding sources to support rehabilitation research.

• Assists with fund raising to support research at TIRR.

• Undertakes additional assignments in research and/or clinical affairs at the discretion of the TIRR CEO.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department based goals which contribute to the success of the organization, serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

• Works with senior leadership to develop and stimulate participation in activities that encourage interaction between TIRR, affiliated faculty and community partners.

• Demonstrates and instills a strong customer service orientation and commitment in the staff that are supportive of the investigators whose work supports the Center.

• Adheres to all MHHS and TIRR policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.

• Directs related projects as needed.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.