Internal Medicine Physician

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the medical well-being and safety of the study participants through the safe performance and ethical execution of the clinical trials, in adherence with FDA, ICH, NIH, GCPs & HIPAA guidelines, study protocols, as well as company policies and processes 
• Overall site leadership with a focus on enhancing efficiencies, patient safety and protocol/GCP/regulatory compliance
• Evaluates and assesses participants to ensure only eligible participants enroll into the trials.
• Participates and engages in successful delivery and retention of study participants.
• Interacts positively and collaboratively with sponsors, clients and team members.
• Practices attention to detail in recording data and participant information, following protocol guidelines and GCPs.
• Actively involved in protocol training for staff.
• Participate in Investigator Meetings (IMs), and continuing education activities in order to maintain current knowledge of recruitment affairs and issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or required based on the needs of the participants, protocols and/or company.

Qualifications: 

• MD or DO degree, an active physician license (in good standing) in the state of practice for this role is required.
• Clinical trial investigator experience highly preferred. Board certification in area of specialty required.
• Background in either Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, or Internal Medicine required. 
• Clinical skills including phlebotomy, vitals, ECGs/EKGs, IVs, etc., and clinical procedures based on area of specialty. 
• Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm). 
• Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and math proficiency.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, employees, subjects, managers and external customers. 
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Ability to be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and exemplify a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a high degree of urgency, self-motivation, integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work independently to identify problems and implement solutions. 
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.