Moonlighter Physician

Axle • Bethesda, MD

8h • $120,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Moonlighter Physician to support the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. The role provides physician coverage to patients under the care of NHLBI inpatient services, including admission and on-call care, assessment and treatment of clinical problems and toxicities, and coordination with attending physicians and the broader clinical team.

The position also involves clinical-trial participant care and follow-up, medical record documentation, and work within a multidisciplinary research environment. The physician contributes to immunological research and testing, monitors health effects related to study protocols, and communicates clinical updates and findings to researchers, medical staff, and program leadership. The anticipated base compensation range is $120,000–$124,000.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or MD; board certified.
• Obtain a Maryland medical license within 90 days of hire.
• Thorough understanding of the complexity of medical research in humans.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the responsible attending physician or designated fellow about questions, concerns, and major events involving inpatients during on-call coverage.
• Provide admission and on-call care, including writing admission notes, admitting acutely ill patients to NHLBI wards, and assuming responsibility for their care during covered hours.
• Document clinical interventions and relevant discussions in patient medical records, and communicate them to the relevant care team at the conclusion of coverage.
• Distinguish normal from abnormal findings and determine which findings require further evaluation or collaboration.
• Design and perform original immunological research, and evaluate diagnostic tests and immunological therapies.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide comprehensive patient care in a research environment.
• Evaluate, test, and implement processes, methodologies, and tools for complex immunological testing and research.
• Research emerging trends and approaches in cellular immunology, immune cell function, and cellular and antibody-based immunological techniques.
• Diagnose and monitor common acute or stable chronic health problems, injuries, and illnesses; assess clinical problems and toxicities and plan appropriate therapeutic measures.
• Monitor and evaluate health effects related to study protocols and provide medical evaluation and longitudinal follow-up for clinical-trial participants.
• Evaluate, modify, and revise care plans at appropriate intervals.
• Conduct health and family medical histories, complete physical examinations, and perform clinical assessments.
• Complete medical chart entries and records, place medication and test orders, and retrieve information from electronic medical systems.
• Interpret and document diagnostic tests and studies related to clinical-trial interventions and patient conditions.
• Document and monitor or grade side effects related to study interventions, including drugs and psychological behaviors.
• Prepare written progress notes and dictation summaries, and communicate with referring physicians in accordance with medical record requirements.
• Provide clear communication to nursing staff and explain care and discharge plans to incoming on-call residents and assigned case managers at sign-out.
• Cover post-call residents’ patients while working closely with inpatient and fellowship staff.
• Participate in clinical rounds and conferences.
• Document research findings and maintain accurate logs, records, and database entries of research activities and outcomes.
• Prepare routine status updates, outcome briefings, and presentations for peer researchers, senior researchers, program executives, and administrators.
• Prepare experimental findings for presentation and publication, produce final reports and presentations, and review and edit research materials for internal or external distribution.
• Provide subject-matter expertise to senior scientists and program executives, and consult with cross-functional stakeholders to inform research strategies.
• Meet with lab members to present weekly updates and provide weekly updates to the coordinator, attending physician, and other medical staff as needed.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• Educational benefits for career growth
• Employee referral bonus
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, parking reimbursement, dependent care, and transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree