Physician - Transplant/ IEI ID

Physician - Transplant / IEI ID

Job ID :  req3906

Employee Type : exempt full-time

Division :  Clinical Research Program

Facility :  NIH

Location :  NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

WithinLeidos Biomedical Research Inc. (operator of the Frederick National Laboratoryfor Cancer Research), the Clinical Research Directorate (CRD) provides clinicalsupervision of programs at the clinical end of the research spectrum. Thequality assurance programs provide the required autonomy and transparency ofGood Manufacturing Practice quality assurance operations. CRD also provides operationalsupport for clinical research and supports clinical trials management,regulation, pharmacovigilance, and protocol development / protocol navigations.These support services include dedicated clinical research professionals whoprovide patient care to clinical trial participants at the National Institutesof Health (NIH) Clinical Center, and other research services that support thedomestic and international clinical research initiatives of the National CancerInstitute (NCI), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIAID), and several other institutes within NIH. CRD’s support services arestrategically aligned with its mission to provide comprehensive, dedicatedsupport to assist NIH researchers in providing the highest quality of clinicalresearch in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines, maintainingdata integrity, protecting human subjects, and helping to advance scientificclinical research. CRD facilitates the conduct of NIH-sponsored clinical trialsthat investigate the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, influenza,HIV, infectious diseases and emerging health challenges like Ebola virus andCOVID-19, parasitic infections, heart, lung and blood disorders, and rare andneglected diseases. CRD’s collaborative approach to clinical research support andthe expertise and dedication of staff to the continuation and success of CRD’s missionhas contributed to improving the overall standards of public health on a globalscale.

KEY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides inpatient and outpatient consultative Infectious Disease care for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant  (HSCT) Patients
• Provides consultative ID care for Primary immunodeficient patients, oncology, CAR-T cell as well as non-transplant patients who have Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI)
• Teaches trainees at all levels who rotate through the Transplant and IEI service
• Provide support for inpatient and outpatients with IEI
• Oversees a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with IEI
• Participates in the multidisciplinary care of HSCT inclusive of pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant ID care
• Completes in-depth documentation through written progress notes, dictation summaries, and communication with referring physicians according to medical record documentation requirements
• Participates in clinical rounds and conferences
• Administers and adjusts trial medication under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and protocol requirements
• Explains discharge instructions and medication regimens to patients and follow up with consulting service recommendations
• Orders, performs, and interprets basic laboratory diagnostic / treatment tests and procedures
• Performs comprehensive health care assessments by obtaining health and family medical histories
• Completes physical examinations
• Performs minor surgeries (incisional and excisional biopsies)
• Maintains and completes medical records
• Places orders for medications and tests
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings and determine which findings need further evaluation and / or collaboration assessment
• Develops and implements a plan for care, including appropriate patient / family counseling and education based on in-depth knowledge of the specific patient populations and / or protocols
• Evaluates, modifies, and revises care plan at appropriate intervals
• Assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems and toxicities
• Develops written protocols for management of illnesses and injuries in conjunction with either / or the consulting and referring physician
• Diagnoses and manages common acute or stable chronic health problems, injuries, and illnesses making assessments of acute and non-acute clinical problems and toxicities
• Assesses needs and / or problem areas and plan appropriate therapeutic measures
• Assists with extensive clinical trials programs focused on developing novel therapies
• Attends scheduled patient care rounds and didactic lecture sessions of the clinical team to which s / he is assigned
• Interprets and documents diagnostic tests and studies related to clinical trial interventions and patient conditions
• Ensures unusual problems are referred to physicians or an administrative supervisor
• Independently evaluates patients in both the inpatient and outpatient clinic settings
• Provides documentation and monitoring / grading of side effects related to a variety of study interventions including drugs and psychological behaviors
• Explains the care management / discharge plan to all members of the covering team (inpatient, PIs, attendings, on-call resident, case manager, etc.) at sign-out
• All activities shall be performed in coordination with a government attending physician
• This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration :

JOB HAZARDS

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

0.00 - 0.00

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

readytowork

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions