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Alcanza Clinical Research
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time NP/PA in clinical research. Fredericksburg, VA.

Join Alcanza Clinical Research as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Clinical Research in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401k with Safe Harbor Match

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Alcanza Clinical Research as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Clinical Research.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant serves as a Sub-Investigator, performing physical exams, medical history assessments, and managing patient safety during clinical trials. They also coordinate daily research activities, ensure protocol adherence, and educate patients on treatments and side effects.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess at least 2 years of clinical experience along with an active state license. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, and proficiency in clinical procedures and computer applications is essential.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Clinical researchPhysical assessmentsMedical history reviewInformed consent processPatient safety monitoringPhlebotomyIV administrationVital signs assessmentRegulatory complianceGCPFDA regulationsHIPAA complianceElectronic health recordsData collectionProtocol implementation

Clinical Research — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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About Alcanza Clinical Research

Research Services
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account
401k with Safe Harbor Match