Junior Staff Clinician

Job Family:

Physician Assistants (Digital)

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a Junior Staff Clinician to provide to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the NHLBI. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

PATIENT CARE

• Independently evaluate patients in both the inpatient and outpatient clinic settings in coordination with a government attending physician.

• Perform initial and follow up visits for patients in outpatient clinic.

• Diagnose and manage common acute or stable chronic health problems, injuries, and illnesses making assessments of acute and non-acute clinical problems and toxicities; refer unusual problems to physicians or an administrative supervisor.

• Perform comprehensive health care assessments by obtaining health and family medical histories, complete physical examinations, place orders for tests and prescribe medications. Consult with other providers as needed.

• Formulate comprehensive treatment plans to be communicated to outside providers regarding ongoing management of a patient's medical complications.

• Admit acutely ill patients to the NHLBI wards and assume responsibility for their care during hours covered by the service.

• Order, perform and interpret basic laboratory diagnostic/treatment tests and procedures, determine which findings need further evaluation and/or collaboration assessment.

• Evaluate, modify, and revise care plan at appropriate intervals.

• Explain discharge instructions and medication regimens to patients and follow up with consulting service recommendations.

ON-CALL

• Provide medical on-call services on a rotating schedule.

• Review assigned patient resident reports and carry and answer the resident pager.

• Provide coverage for the post-call resident's patients, while working closely with the inpatient/ fellowship staff.

• Notify the coordinator in a timely manner in unable to provide coverage during their scheduled time due to illness or other unavoidable conflict.

• Provide all services necessary for patients requiring admission during their "on-call" time.

• For each patient, communicate with the responsible attending physician or designated fellow regarding any questions, concerns, or major events involving these inpatients during their time "on call".

• Explain the plan of care/discharge needs to the incoming on-call resident as well as the patient's assigned case manager at sign out.

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS

• Participate in clinical rounds in conjunction with an attending physician and representative primary team fellow.

• Check on a patient (and nurse) who is being "boarded" in the unit over a weekend or holiday and has no active medical problems. Contact the attending or designated fellow if a problem is identified.

• Notify applicable Principal Investigators of significant changes in clinical status (such as admissions, readmission, transfer to the ICU).

CLINICAL TRIAL SUPPORT

• Assist with extensive clinical trials programs focused on developing novel therapies.

• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide comprehensive care to patients in a research environment.

• Screen and monitor medical status of patients/subjects participating in research studies and/or protocols.

• Evaluate patients currently enrolled on clinical trials at NHLBI.

• Counsel, support and educate patients and staff on matters relating to health and research studies/protocols.

• Obtain informed consent.

• Administer and adjust trial medication under the guidance of a physician.

• Interpret and document diagnostic tests and studies related to clinical trial interventions and patient conditions.

• Provide medical evaluation and longitudinal follow-up of participants enrolled in clinical trials.

• Assess needs and/or problem areas and plan appropriate therapeutic measures.

• Monitor and evaluate health effects related to new/ongoing protocol studies including

• Monitor and grade side effects related to a variety of study interventions, including drugs and psychological behaviors.

DOCUMENTATION

• Complete and maintain medical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR); attest documentation completed by fellows in clinic once fully credentialed at NHLBI.

• Complete in-depth documentation through written progress notes, dictation summaries (for example admission & discharge summaries), communication with referring physicians, interventions or clinically relevant discussions, and similar types of clinical data recording activities according. to medical record documentation requirements.

• Access and retrieve data from the EMR system.

OTHER DUTIES

• Perform clinical audits.

• Ensure compliance with applicable licensure/certification requirements, healthcare standards, government laws and regulations, and policies, procedures, and philosophy in nature.

• Participate in conferences.

What You Will Need:

• M.D. Degree.

• At least 4 years of clinical or clinical research experience.

• Possess a Maryland Medical License within 90 days of starting the position.

• Hold an ABIM Certification.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Mastered clinical management of all domains of patient care.

• Able to manage complex disease processes and incorporate psychosocial aspects into decision making.

• Excels in medical knowledge of all aspects of internal medicine specifically in the areas of hematology/oncology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and cardiology.

• Excels in effective, thoughtful, and clear communication with team members, patients, patient families, and nursing staff, treating everyone with respect.

• Excels in written documentation as demonstrated by having l organized, thoughtful, and detailed notes.

• Demonstrate expertise in related healthcare, individual initiative and independent judgement.

• Provide a highly proficient level of professional health care to patients.

• Provide clear communication to the nursing team.

• Maintain a high level of clinical competence in an area of specialty practice integrating the art and science of both nursing and medicine into practice.

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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