Physician III - Transplant/ IEI ID
Company: Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Physician III - Transplant/ IEI ID Job ID: req4271 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 Within
Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. (operator of the Frederick National
Laboratory for Cancer Research), the Clinical Research Directorate
(CRD) provides clinical supervision of programs at the clinical end
of the research spectrum. The quality assurance programs provide
the required autonomy and transparency of Good Manufacturing
Practice quality assurance operations. CRD also provides
operational support for clinical research and supports clinical
trials management, regulation, pharmacovigilance, and protocol
development/protocol navigations. These support services include
dedicated clinical research professionals who provide patient care
to clinical trial participants at the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) Clinical Center, and other research services that support the
domestic and international clinical research initiatives of the
National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and several other institutes
within NIH. CRD’s support services are strategically aligned with
its mission to provide comprehensive, dedicated support to assist
NIH researchers in providing the highest quality of clinical
research in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines,
maintaining data integrity, protecting human subjects, and helping
to advance scientific clinical research. CRD facilitates the
conduct of NIH-sponsored clinical trials that investigate the
prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, influenza, HIV,
infectious diseases and emerging health challenges like Ebola virus
and COVID-19, parasitic infections, heart, lung and blood
disorders, and rare and neglected diseases. CRD’s collaborative
approach to clinical research support and the expertise and
dedication of staff to the continuation and success of CRD’s
mission has contributed to improving the overall standards of
public health on a global scale. 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: D. or D.O. and hold an active,
unrestricted medical license in the United States Board
certification in Internal Medicine and Allergy and Immunology or
Infectious Diseases (other Internal Medicine specialty training
will be considered) Meet the requirements for credentialing to
practice as a staff physician in the NIH Clinical Center Foreign
degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency In addition to
educational requirements, a minimum of, three (3) years relevant
experience Prior experience in clinical trials management Ability
to obtain and maintain a security clearance PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS Candidates with these desired skills will be given
preferential consideration: Prior experience focused on Primary
Immune Deficiency Infectious Disease background Transplant
Infectious Disease experience JOB HAZARDS This position is subject
to working with or have potential for exposure to infectious
material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations Commitment
to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to sex, race,
ethnicity, color, 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.
More details are available here 176,400.00 - 303,250.00 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. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent
salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time
positions
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