Gait Lab EngineerBiomechanist

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Collects and analyzes gait biomechanics and functional outcomes and interprets human gait data.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Designs and implements experiments to evaluate human gait patterns.
Implements quality assurance program for gait analysis equipment calibrating and maintaining equipment to ensure accurate data collection.
Analyzes and interprets gait data to identify abnormalities or deviations from normal patterns.
Collaborates with physicians and physical therapists to develop treatment plans based on gait analysis results.
Trains and supervises other staff members on proper use of gait analysis equipment and data interpretation.
Maintains accurate records of gait analysis results and patient information.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors Degree in relevant field required.
Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

Current CPR Certification required.

Skills:

Knowledge of motion analysis data acquisition and processing.
Excellent problem solving critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

Experience in an engineering or other biomechanics/movement science field as well as knowledge of the theories principles practices and techniques of biomechanics required.
Research experience in a gait and motion lab is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Patient Equipment Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Depth perception Hearing acuity Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Seeing Far/near Squat/kneel Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills Decision Making Interpreting Data Problem solving Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Overview:Job Description Summary:Collects and analyzes gait biomechanics and functional outcomes and interprets human gait data.Job Description:Essential Functions:Designs and implements experiments to evaluate human gait patterns.Implements quality assurance program for gait analysis equipment cali...

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Collects and analyzes gait biomechanics and functional outcomes and interprets human gait data.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Designs and implements experiments to evaluate human gait patterns.
Implements quality assurance program for gait analysis equipment calibrating and maintaining equipment to ensure accurate data collection.
Analyzes and interprets gait data to identify abnormalities or deviations from normal patterns.
Collaborates with physicians and physical therapists to develop treatment plans based on gait analysis results.
Trains and supervises other staff members on proper use of gait analysis equipment and data interpretation.
Maintains accurate records of gait analysis results and patient information.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors Degree in relevant field required.
Masters Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

Current CPR Certification required.

Skills:

Knowledge of motion analysis data acquisition and processing.
Excellent problem solving critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

Experience in an engineering or other biomechanics/movement science field as well as knowledge of the theories principles practices and techniques of biomechanics required.
Research experience in a gait and motion lab is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Depth perception Hearing acuity Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Seeing Far/near Squat/kneel Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Computer skills Decision Making Interpreting Data Problem solving Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)