Tbi Sme; Mid-Level Provider - Cpcr

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a TBI SME (MID-LEVEL PROVIDER - CPCR) that helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. May work in inpatient, outpatient, and research settings and performs independently or as part of a treatment team.

Knowledge of TBI and statistics is required. The provider educates patients about preventative care, prescribed treatments, conducts physical exams, orders tests and medications, and serves as a patient’s primary healthcare provider.

This position will be in support of the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) in Silver Spring, MD, a branch of the Research and Engineering Directorate of the Defense Health Agency.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable and proficient with the content of protocols. Identifies problems in the research design or analysis methodology and trends in patient reactions to treatment.
• Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of research questions, designs, and methodologies.
• Assists in writing and editing, organizing and managing protocols. Supports protocols at Institutional Review Boards (IRB).
• Educates patients and families about research protocols, purpose of the study, procedures, responsibilities, risks, benefits, and obtains informed consent.
• Develops reports, presents clinical results at local and national meetings, and assists in preparing research articles for publication.
• Provides patient care including screening, evaluation, and monitoring. Prepares patients for office visits and invasive procedures and assists with implementation.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of pain management for individual patients and recommends changes.
• Provides assistance, consultation, assessment, and monitoring of patients enrolled in or evaluated for project studies.
• Performs examinations and screenings on participating patients and maintains records. Prescribes appropriate therapies within protocol limits.
• Obtains information from patients and caregivers for data gathering and documentation. Provides counseling and education.
• Assists with management of patient specialty clinics, including setup, booking appointments, returning phone calls, and distributing program information.
• Provides feedback to the PI to monitor quality of patient care and issues that affect protocol adherence and program operations.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including required training participation.

• Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant degree with license required.
• 5‑10 years of experience in healthcare and healthcare research required.
• Experience with TBI, prior experience with DoD/VA systems strongly preferred.
• Required licenses: NP or PA with state license; board certification preferred.

• SMEs are professional personnel who have published in peer‑reviewed publications, presented at professional meetings, and are considered experts in their field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong collaborative and organizational skills required.
• Must adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• Experience in fundamental, basic, applied, or mixed research preferred.
• Knowledge of TBI and statistics is required.
• Knowledge of DoD and VA health care systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing clinical responsibilities related to research protocols.

• Lifting: requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

• Nurse Practitioner License

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

• The annual salary range for this position is $100,500–$186,600. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and well‑being, including medical, dental, vision coverage, health savings, and retirement plans.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment, education, credentials, a criminal background check, and, if applicable, a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants due to inquiries about pay. However, employees with access to compensation information cannot disclose such information unless required by law or investigation. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.