Job Description

This is a contract role with a contract end date of 12-months from hire date.

The incumbent will will be responsible for the development, administration and implementation of a research program funded by the National Institute of Health National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute, Supportive Training after Cardiac Rehabilitation Including Virtual Engagement: The STRIVE Study. STRIVE aims to determine the effect of virtual coaching and social support on adherence to physical activity, psychosocial, social cognitive and clinical outcomes compared with usual care. This study will be conducted at UCSF Medical Center and UC Davis.

In the STRIVE study, participants in both groups will receive an established cardiac rehabilitation mobile app for daily self-monitoring of exercise, blood pressure, and weight; education via weekly text messages; and assigned monthly videos on various health topics. The intervention group will additionally receive individually tailored virtual coaching with goal-setting and social support/networking, using principles of gamification. The incumbent will perform an initial intake assessment with participants eligible and deliver the virtual coaching. While the articipant is in the 6-month program, the incumbent will conduct regular one-on-one assessments with study participants to review goals and modify the individualized program as needed.This position will work in conjunction with the study Clinical Research Coordinators, who will be conducting some of the other study specific duties (e.g, informed consent).

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $71,700 - $107,600 (Annual Rate).

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Contract work, Work experience placement, Remote job,

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