If you have Physician Assistant experience performing a wide range of novel and complex patient care and research activities, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Thoracic Surgery Branch (TSB) of the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Perform a wide range of highly complex and novel patient care and research activities. Perform such duties as: patient history and physical examinations; recording pertinent patient data; assessment of patients to determine the need for medical attention; review of patient records to determine health status; and the preparation of patient summaries.
Provide expert advice and assistance in the design and development of clinical and basic research studies on assigned health issues. Assist in the examination and observation of patients by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering laboratory studies during hospital rounds and clinic visits. Assume full responsibility for, and coordinates the collection of, specimens needed for all studies on patients.
Participate in daily rounds and makes presentations at patient care conferences with a team consisting of staff physicians, members of the nursing staff, and other individuals involved in direct patient care. Keep attending physicians and nurses informed as to changes in the patients' condition and medical treatment plans. Provide direction to nursing and other health care personnel in the implementation of clinical trials.
Receive inquiries from referring physicians, hospitals, government agencies and patients regarding eligibility for research protocols and maintains coordination and communication with these groups.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
schooleyta@mail.nih.gov · 301-841-6359
This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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