Research Physician Assistant - Anal Cancer Screening & Treatment

What is required

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Physician Assistant experience in a hospital or ambulatory care setting.
• Previous experience conducting High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) procedures strongly preferred; exposure to or experience in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives preferred.
• Physician Assistant licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (or ability to obtain within six months of hire); National Provider Identifier (NPI); Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration; Physician Assistant National Certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire; completion of International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) HRA Course required.
• Basic Life Support Required at hire
• Completion of research regulatory and compliance trainings required at hire
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and time management abilities; ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary clinical and research teams.
• High interest in serving patient populations at high risk for anal cancer; demonstration of patient focused service skills.
• Problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to commute to Washington D.C., for in-clinic work re sponsibilities
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment
• Responsible for knowing and following all Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente, and Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute policies and procedures.

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave
• Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Education reimbursement

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.

External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We value our diversity and E/O/E M/F/D/V.