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2026_127_PHYSIOTHERAPIST

BADALONA
Part-time
Temporary
2,195 € per month

JOB DESCRIPTION

The physiotherapist will use the Awake exoskeleton device in gait rehabilitation sessions, working alongside the medical team to support the patient's functional recovery.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities:
  • Participate in training, coaching, and functional assessment sessions with the AWAKE device, in accordance with the study protocol.
  • Supervise the safe use of the device and provide the necessary assistance to the patient during the learning and training process.
  • Monitor the patient's functional progression and assess their evolution between the different training phases based on clinical and safety criteria.
  • Support the training and coaching of the patient's regular caregiver for the safe use of the device.
  • Participate in the functional assessments and the device performance evaluation scheduled in the study protocol.
  • Record data, observations, and session results in the data collection systems established for the study.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

A degree in Physiotherapy recognised in Spain, or an equivalent qualification recognised under EU directives for the free movement of health professionals, is required. Official registration with the relevant professional body (Col·legi de Fisioterapeutes) is required.
 
Fluency in Spanish and Catalan, sufficient to communicate clearly with patients, families and the clinical team.
 
Knowledge of neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation principles in adult populations. Familiarity with gait analysis and gait rehabilitation techniques. Basic understanding of robotic technology-assisted rehabilitation devices.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Contract duration: 3 months
  • Start date: September/October 2026
  • The gross mensual remuneration for the position is 2.195€.
  • Flexible remuneration (childcare vouchers).
  • 23 days of holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
  • Training capsules provided by the company.
  • Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
  • The position is based on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area and a highly stimulating scientific setting. IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must attach the following to their application:
  • Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
  • Updated CV.
  • Contact details for 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the recruitment process, following the procedure described below:
  1. Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess training, professional career and experience in positions related to the position under selection.
  2. Personal interview: once the CV has been evaluated, selected candidates will be invited to a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the CV and to assess aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, do not fall within the circumstances provided for, or are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on 25th September 2026.

About us

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas

  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
  • Community Health
  • Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
  • Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
  • Immunology and Inflammation
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neuroscience
  • Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.  

The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.    

The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.