Physician Assistant

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What You Will Do:
We are looking for a Physician Assistant to support clinical research and patient care activities within the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Division of Intramural Research. This position is a full-time role located in Bethesda Maryland supporting the Office of the Clinical Director.

• Provide clinical care to patients enrolled in biomedical research studies in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Identify and communicate the impact of research processes on patient care and adjust interventions based on findings.

• Administer research interventions collect protocol-driven patient data and evaluate patient response to treatment.

• Obtain informed consent and complete required research documentation for clinical trial participants.

• Manage and address ethical considerations in a clinical research environment.

• Participate in protocol amendments monitoring visits and serve as a liaison for protocol navigators.

• Act as a clinical leader and subject matter expert providing consultation to physicians nurses and external healthcare professionals.

• Integrate evidence-based practice into clinical decision-making and evaluate patient outcomes.

• Support organizational goals including NHLBI DIR and Office of the Clinical Director initiatives.

• Provide leadership in developing standards of practice policies and interpretation of research findings in clinical settings.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams patients and families to deliver comprehensive care.

• Perform medical management tasks including admissions discharges consults and progress notes in a timely manner.

• Communicate patient care plans and recommendations effectively with attending physicians and care teams.

• Conduct patient and family education using individualized teaching approaches.

• Advocate for patient rights and ensure patient safety principles are upheld.

• Participate in clinical rounds meetings and referrals to meet patient care needs.

• Contribute to scientific presentations publications and research-related projects.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors Degree

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in a clinical or research setting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research processes and clinical trial protocols.

• Ability to manage complex and acute patient populations in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

• Strong communication skills for interaction with patients families and interdisciplinary teams.

• Experience integrating evidence-based practice into clinical care.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

• Incumbent capture no other candidates were considered due to incumbent candidate identified. They meet the labor category requirements provided by the customer.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior experience working in federal research environments such as NIH or academic medical centers.

• Experience supporting hematology or blood-related research protocols.

• Prior involvement in clinical trial protocol development or amendments.

• Experience presenting research findings at scientific meetings or contributing to peer-reviewed publications.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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