Physician Assistant

## Physician AssistantApplylocations: US - MD, Bethesdatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 40458**Job Family:**Data Science & Analysis**Travel Required:**None**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**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:*** Bachelor’s 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.The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**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* Care.com 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr