Physician Assistant

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Full Time 40 hours Range URCB 218 Medicine M&D-Infect Dis Unit

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The positionis to joina dynamicand very busy research clinic with multiple contracts with theNational Institutes of Health and pharmaceuticalcompanies.Studiescurrentlybeingconductedincludeobservationalstudiesofrespiratoryillnesses suchasinfluenzaandCOVID19,phase1-3vaccinestudies, andstudiesintherapeuticagentsinbothadultandpediatric populations.Applicantsshouldhaveclinicalresearchexperienceandundergeneraldirectionandwithlatitudefor independent judgment assume full responsibility for various clinical projects as outlined below. This position is responsible for providing clinical care including obtaining a history, performing a physical examination, evaluation of lab results, assessment, and determination of eligibility for research studies.Acts as a resource to all team members, coordinating orientation and educational/studentc6 preceptorship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Responsibilities:

• Perform a health history, including sexual history and behavioral risk assessment
• Targeted physical examination
• Assess clients suitability for active and upcoming research studies.
• Perform venipuncture
• Administer Investigational Product
• Provide individualized patient education
• Identifies other health problems and provides referrals to appropriate health providers for evaluation and management
• Performs clinical audits for Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

Subject Safety:

• Evaluation of severity, causality, and relationship of Adverse Event/Medically Attended Adverse Event/Serious Adverse Event/Adverse Event of Medical Interest
• Follow up on the above until stability or resolution
• Review of subject laboratory test results as related to study participation
• Subject safety reporting to Sponsor and Regulatory agencies

Recruitment:

• Participate in the recruitment of adult study subjects; contacting potential study participants who have expressed preliminary interest, collecting the necessary data to initiate the study visit, perform informed consent procedures: screening of potential subjects for inclusion/exclusion criteria including obtaining Informed Consent.

Clinic Tasks:

• Nursingassessmentsandproceduresforlaboratory specimen collection
• Nursing assessments of abnormal findings as related to protocol parameters
• Participates inorientationandtrainingofnewclinicresearchnursesandnursepractitioners
• Assists Sr. Coordinator/Manager with training staff on new protocols andprocedures in compliance with Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and sponsors requirements.
• Assists Quality Assurance Manager withissues relating to maintainingcurrentmedicaland nursingstandardsofcarewithinthe Infectious Diseases Research Clinic-Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit

Professional Development:

• Maintain University of Rochester credentialing requirements
• Attend workshops/courses in protocol writing, study design and data analysis
• Keep abreast of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and relevant regulations
• Engaging in mentorship opportunities
• Joining professional organizations (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA, APRN/PA research-focused organizations)
• Attend research-related conferences, such as Investigator Meetings
• Contribute to research publications, posters and presentations
• Present research findings at conferences, seminars, or Grand Rounds to showcase and disseminate research work

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an AMA approved Physicians Assistant Program required.
• 1-year clinical research experience required
• 2 years experience as a Physician Assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Phlebotomy skills for adult and pediatric patients and good computer skills required.
• Independent and organized professional with superior interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and good oral and written communication skills required.
• NYS Physicians Assistant License required.
• Ability to complete the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program as well as other study-specific training & certification required.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

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How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

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Pay Range

Pay Range: $98,010 – $137,218 Annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the jobs compensation range, and will be determined byconsidering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.