The position is for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner specializing in dermatology, based onsite in Herndon, VA. The role involves managing research protocols, screening and evaluating patients, and documenting clinical data within a research setting. It is a contract position requiring current certification and licensure, with a focus on dermatology experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain informed consent/assent from adult and pediatric dermatology research patients and maintain documentation.
• Screen patients for research protocol eligibility through interviews and medical record review.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, place medical orders, and review laboratory results.
• Create study timelines, schedules, and order sets; input orders into CRIS systems and schedule visits.
• Track and document protocol-related data, including exams, histories, medications, adverse events, and lab results.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, document adverse events, and communicate findings to investigators and regulatory bodies.

Compensation

• Compensation is provided through an alternative model; specific salary details are not listed.
• W-2 tax status.

Benefits

• No health insurance coverage offered.

Requirements

• Current certification by the NCCPA and licensure as a Physician Assistant in Maryland or pending Maryland license if licensed elsewhere.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or licensed Nurse Practitioner.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in dermatology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.