Cardiology Physician

ProTouch Staffing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible part-time schedule

Experience in clinical research

Job summary

ProTouch Staffing is seeking a Clinical Research Cardiologist for our Austin, TX site. This flexible part-time role (0-8 hours per week) offers physicians a chance to contribute to groundbreaking medical research while maintaining balance with other commitments.

Responsibilities include acting as PI or Sub-I, conducting screenings and exams, ensuring safety and protocol compliance, documenting interactions, and collaborating with study staff and sponsors. A Texas license and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with an active, unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Board-certified in any specialty (Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Pain Management/PMNR, Nephrology).
• Valid DEA license and current BLS/ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PI or Sub-I across clinical trials in diverse therapeutic areas.
• Conduct medical screenings, specialty assessments, and physical examinations.
• Ensure participant safety and protocol adherence in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with coordinators, nurses, and research staff for accurate documentation and trial execution.
• Document patient interactions, monitor adverse events (AEs/SAEs), and maintain compliance with EHR/EDC systems.
• Engage with sponsors, CROs, monitors, and IRBs to support trial success.
• Participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and audits.
• Provide medical expertise during feasibility reviews, recruitment strategies, and study design discussions.
• Stay updated on clinical research regulations and advances in investigational therapies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO with Texas license

Tools

EHR systems

EDC

CTMS

Job description

Clinical Research Cardiologist

Locations available: Austin, TX

Schedule: Flexible Part-Time (0-8 hours per week)

Start Date: Within 0-6 months

About the Role

We are seeking board-certified physicians across multiple specialties (excluding Psychiatry, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Cardiology) to join our clinical research site. This part-time position offers physicians the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical research while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as PI or Sub-I across clinical trials in diverse therapeutic areas.
• Conduct medical screenings, specialty assessments, and physical examinations.
• Ensure participant safety and protocol adherence in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with coordinators, nurses, and research staff for accurate documentation and trial execution.
• Document patient interactions, monitor adverse events (AEs/SAEs), and maintain compliance with EHR/EDC systems.
• Engage with sponsors, CROs, monitors, and IRBs to support trial success.
• Participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, and audits.
• Provide medical expertise during feasibility reviews, recruitment strategies, and study design discussions.
• Stay updated on clinical research regulations and advances in investigational therapies.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with an active, unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Board-certified in any specialty (Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Pain Management/PMNR, Nephrology) .
• Valid DEA license and current BLS/ACLS certification.
• Prior clinical research experience preferred (training available).
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical trial platforms (EDC, CTMS).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered research.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $100 – $250 based on specialty and experience .
• Highly flexible, part-time schedule (ideal for supplemental income or work-life balance).
• Gain or expand experience in clinical research.
• Contribute to the advancement of medical innovation and patient care.