Clinical Research - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Headlands Research

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Headlands Research as a Clinical Research - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in United States. At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation.

Key Responsibilities

will move to Tuesday through Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm Location: Onsite in Portland, OR Compensation: Competitive and based on experience (clinical + research) What You’ll Do Ensure the safety and well-being of study participants Conduct evaluations, thorough medical histories, and physical exams per protocol Screen and enroll participants based on study criteria Provide clinical oversight and care during trial participation Collaborate closely with physicians, coordinators, and research staff Represent the site at Investigator Meetings as needed What We’re Looking For Licensed NP or PA in Oregon Minimum 2 years of experience as an NP or PA Strong interest in patient-centered care and clinical research Organized, reliable, and comfortable working within protocols Prior research experience is a plus—but not required We’re happy to train clinicians who are curious about research and motivated to learn.

Conduct evaluations, thorough medical histories, and physical exams per protocol Screen and enroll participa.

Provide clinical oversight and care during trial participation Collaborate closely with physicians, coordina.

Benefits & Compensation

time regular employee Schedule: Monday through Thursday initially; eventually will move to Tuesday through Friday, 7:00am

5:30pm Location: Onsite in Portland, OR Compensation: Competitive and based on experience (clinical + research) What You’ll Do Ensure the safety and well

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No call required.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Headlands Research as a Clinical Research - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Key Skills

Patient SafetyClinical EvaluationsMedical HistoriesPhysical ExamsProtocol AdherenceParticipant ScreeningClinical OversightResearch CollaborationProtocol ManagementPharmaceutical Treatments

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Oregon with a minimum of two years of experience in that role. A strong interest in patient-centered care and clinical research is required, although prior research experience is a plus but not mandatory.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Headlands Research a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at Headlands Research is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Safety, Clinical Evaluations, Medical Histories, Physical Exams, Protocol Adherence, Participant Screening, Clinical Oversight, Research Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of study participants by conducting necessary evaluations, medical histories, and physical exams according to the study protocol. Responsibilities also include providing clinical oversight during trial participation and collaborating closely with ...

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