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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Plymouth, MA - Clinical Research

Headlands Research
Location
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Clinical: Advanced Providers
Salary
$120,000 - 140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred; willing to consider new graduates
  • Current and unencumbered NP or PA license in the state of Massachusetts required
  • Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations required
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with cognitively impaired patients and caregivers
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Professional, dependable, and collaborative demeanor
Nice to have
  • Prior experience caring for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, primary care, or related specialties strongly preferred
  • Clinical research experience preferred, but not required
What the job really is

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will work as a Sub-Investigator in clinical research focused on dementia and neurology, primarily caring for adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities include conducting medical history reviews, evaluating study participants, and collaborating with neurologists and research staff to ensure protocol compliance and patient safety. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with patients and caregivers in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Benefits
  • Meaningful work in dementia research
  • Collaborative neurology-focused environment
  • Supportive, high-performing culture
  • Full-Time schedule, Monday through Friday
  • Pay range of $120,000 - 140,000/yr dependent upon experience
Things to weigh
  • Onsite position in Plymouth, Massachusetts with no remote or hybrid opportunities
  • Experience with dementia and neurology patients is strongly preferred but not mandatory
  • Fast-paced clinical environment may not suit everyone
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