Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Clinical Research
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
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. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.
Location: Bellingham, WA | Site Name: Headlands Research - Western Washington | PRN/Per Diem | Clinical Research
Are you an experienced clinical research professional with a passion for advancing medicine? Join a leading, integrated clinical research network dedicated to high-quality data, patient-centered care, and innovation in clinical trials.
We’re seeking an advanced provider (physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (family or adult NP) for our clinical research site located in Bellingham, Washington.
- Type: Regular PRN Employee
- Schedule: TBD; flexible
- Location: Onsite in Bellingham, WA (no capabilities for remote or hybrid work)
- Reports to: Site Director
Benefits: Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options, as well as many more.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a growing, mission-driven organization that values its people. At our core, we’re committed to bringing innovative medical treatments to patients faster—while creating an environment where employees thrive. If you’re passionate about clinical research and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and welfare of each study subject
- Have in-depth knowledge of all research protocols
- Screen potential study subjects according to the protocol’s specific inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Conduct medical history interviews and physical examinations throughout the subject’s study participation
- Review EKG’s and lab results
- Provide medical care as needed during a subject’s participation in a clinical trial
- Provide home based on-call availability per site policy
- Attend Investigator Meetings on behalf of Principal Investigator as needed
- Excellent professional communication, punctual and responsible
- Friendly and outgoing demeanor
- Must demonstrate a passion for direct patient interaction
Demonstrate clinical competence, positive leadership and ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
Requirements
Minimum of two years of experience as a licensed physician assistant, family or non-acute adult nurse practitioner treating a wide variety of therapeutic areas for the adult and geriatric patient population required (internal medicine, family medicine, urgent care, emergency medicine)
- Current and unencumbered license to practice as an NP or PA in the state of Washington required
- Prior experience within the clinical research industry highly preferred
- Commitment and ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Excellent communication, punctual and responsible
- Extremely well organized
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Trustworthy, reliable; attentive to details
- Mature and pleasant demeanor
- Willingness to learn new tasks and grow with the company
- Championing Diversity in Clinical Trials
Diversity isn't just a checkbox for us—it's central to our mission. We're committed to advancing medical science by promoting diversity in every facet of clinical trial research. From our team composition to participant demographics, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.
Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.
Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Need Assistance?
Headlands Research is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact recruiting@headlandsresearch.com for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Research — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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