Description:
Incumbent will support the Defense and Veterans
Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) at the Walter Reed Army
Medical Center in Washington D.C.
DVBIC is a program
of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement
of Military Medicine. Provides patient care in a clinical
setting under the direction of a licensed physician.
Performs screening for concussion in both the inpatient
and outpatient settings. Care for patients with concussions
to include history, physical examinations, treatments,
and patient education. Participates in paperwork collection
for research. Assists licensed physicians in providing
patient care including: screening, evaluating brain
injury patients both inpatient and outpatient. Performs
history, physical examinations and treatment and screenings
on participating patients and maintains record of results.
Completes research paperwork and consents patients
for protocol. Provides education to patients and families
regarding concussion and brain injury. Attends multi-disciplinary
meetings regarding brain injury care of the patient.
Participates on committees and in special projects
as needed. Must have thorough knowledge of health care
and patient care; excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; ability to maintain accurate and complete files
on patients; ability to perform complex patient care
procedures.
Minimum Education/Training: Bachelor's
degree in health care science
Minimum Experience:
2 to 4 years experience as a Physician Assistant
Please
apply on-line at
www.hjf.org/careers
Please click on Advanced Search and enter the job number
203377 in the Job Opening ID box or fax your resume
to 240-314-7334. Please specify title and job number
on fax. The Foundation is a nonprofit medical research
organization that provides support services to the
military medical community and offers a competitive
salary and generous benefits package. AA/EEO
