Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-NIH

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking individuals qualified to support the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position will support the NIH and provide direct medical care and treatment for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) in Bethesda, Maryland. This position is Full-Time, Monday through Friday.The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will deliver clinical care and coordinate patient management within a multidisciplinary craniofacial/maxillofacial surgery team. Responsibilities include developing and managing comprehensive clinical care plans for research participants, leading the Craniofacial Consult service, supporting surgical procedures from pre- to post-operative phases, and collaborating with clinical and research teams.Key Responsibilities:Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical examsCoordinate consult service and team evaluationsOversee peri-operative planning and inpatient coordinationCollaborate with research nurse, coordinator, fellows, and laboratory staffPresent patient cases at weekly team meetingsAssess family pedigrees and craniofacial anomaliesInterpret lab results and diagnostic proceduresImplement therapeutic interventionsAssist with protocol participant screening and patient recruitmentRequest and summarize outside medical recordsOrder/perform diagnostic procedures (EMG, ECG, labs, X-rays, CT, MRI, etc.)Prepare surgical treatment plans and case presentationsPerform minor outpatient procedures and regional anesthesiaConduct diagnostic and therapeutic craniofacial proceduresAssist in surgeries, manage medications, and provide referralsCounsel patients on health maintenance and conduct pre/post-op roundsProvide on-call coverage for surgical cases (approx. 2 weeks/month)Complete timely clinical documentationQualifications:A certificate for training as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and current or pending license in Maryland- Must be free from disciplineAt least one year of experience in surgical experience preferredExcellent oral and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skillsWork Schedule:Full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for occasional after-hours work.Compensation:Starting at $120,000 Salary

Created: 2026-05-12