Research Physician Assistant - Anal Cancer Screening & Treatment

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PC • Washington, DC

2d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is seeking a Research Physician Assistant for their Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI). This full-time, hybrid role is based in Washington, D.C. The position involves providing specialized clinical care for patients undergoing High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) due to abnormal anal cytology results. The Research Physician Assistant will manage the entire patient care process, from screening through treatment and follow-up, while also supporting research initiatives focused on program outcomes, quality improvement, and dissemination of findings. Responsibilities include study design, data analysis, and contributing to scholarly publications and educational activities.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 responsibilities.
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
• Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience conducting High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) procedures strongly preferred.
• Exposure to or experience in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) procedures and manage associated treatment plans and follow-up care for patients across the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Schedule and coordinate patient counseling appointments, procedures, re-screening, and follow-up care while tracking and managing clinical results.
• Collaborate with Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), PRIDE, and interdisciplinary care teams to support high-quality patient-centered care.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding screening, treatment plans, procedures, and post-procedure care.
• Develop and maintain workflows and tracking systems to support population health management and continuity of care.
• Maintain active patient lists and support population management across all service areas.
• Support quality improvement initiatives by evaluating care pathways, identifying operational challenges, and providing recommendations for process enhancements.
• Participate in research activities, including study design, data analysis, regulatory compliance, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Lead educational and in-service training activities for staff and healthcare team members.
• Supports educational activities such as CMEs, and other educational activities as requested.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level