Freelance Peer Reviewer - Physical Therapy

About the Freelance Peer Reviewer - Physical Therapy Role at Cactus Communications

Cactus Communications is actively seeking highly qualified researchers, including retired and former academics, to join our team as a Freelance Peer Reviewer - Physical Therapy. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing expert peer review services for various academic journals and publishers.

What You Need to Have

• Doctorate (PhD/MD) or an equivalent advanced degree in Physical Therapy or a closely related subject area.
• At least two peer-reviewed publications within the last two years in your field.
• A thorough understanding of advanced research methodologies and ethical principles pertinent to the physical therapy discipline.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities to meticulously evaluate research.
• Strong written communication skills, enabling you to deliver clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines consistently and manage your time effectively in a freelance capacity.
• A firm commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and upholding objectivity throughout the review process.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for reputable academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems is an advantage.

What You Will Do

As a Freelance Peer Reviewer - Physical Therapy, your responsibilities will include:

• Assess Novelty: Determine the originality and significance of the manuscript's contribution to the field of physical therapy.
• Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Critically assess the appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and clarity of the study design and methods to ensure reproducibility and scientific rigor.
• Literature Review: Verify that the manuscript accurately and comprehensively incorporates and cites current and relevant research in the physical therapy domain.
• Analyse Results and Conclusions: Evaluate the clarity and appropriateness of the results presentation, ensuring that conclusions are well-supported by the data and hold significance for the field.
• Providing Constructive Feedback: Offer detailed, constructive feedback, identifying strengths, suggesting improvements, and highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommend Publication: Your expert evaluation will inform the journal editor's decision regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection.

Key skills/competency

• Physical Therapy Research
• Academic Peer Review
• Research Methodology
• Ethical Principles
• Critical Thinking
• Manuscript Evaluation
• Constructive Feedback
• Academic Publishing
• Time Management
• Confidentiality