Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-NIH

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking individuals qualified to support the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position will support the NIH and provide direct medical care and treatment for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) in Bethesda, Maryland. This position is Full-Time, Monday through Friday. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will deliver clinical care and coordinate patient management within a multidisciplinary craniofacial/maxillofacial surgery team. Responsibilities include developing and managing comprehensive clinical care plans for research participants, leading the Craniofacial Consult service, supporting surgical procedures from pre- to post-operative phases, and collaborating with clinical and research teams. Key Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams Coordinate consult service and team evaluations Oversee peri-operative planning and inpatient coordination Collaborate with research nurse, coordinator, fellows, and laboratory staff Present patient cases at weekly team meetings Assess family pedigrees and craniofacial anomalies Interpret lab results and diagnostic procedures Implement therapeutic interventions Assist with protocol participant screening and patient recruitment Request and summarize outside medical records Order/perform diagnostic procedures (EMG, ECG, labs, X-rays, CT, MRI, etc.) Prepare surgical treatment plans and case presentations Perform minor outpatient procedures and regional anesthesia Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic craniofacial procedures Assist in surgeries, manage medications, and provide referrals Counsel patients on health maintenance and conduct pre/post-op rounds Provide on-call coverage for surgical cases (approx. 2 weeks/month) Complete timely clinical documentation Qualifications: A certificate for training as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and current or pending license in Maryland- Must be free from discipline At least one year of experience in surgical experience preferred Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for occasional after-hours work. Compensation: Starting at $120,000 Salary