Gastroenterology Physician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Competitive hourly rate

Clinical research experience growth

Job summary

ProTouch Staffing seeks board-certified physicians to join our GI/other specialties clinical research sites in Austin, TX. This part-time role will have you serving as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator, overseeing trial activities and ensuring patient safety and protocol compliance.

Flexible 0-8 hours per week, with a start date within 0-6 months. Competitive hourly rates and opportunities to expand clinical research experience in Phase I–IV studies.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with active Texas medical license and board certification in any specialty.
• Experience in clinical research preferred (training available).
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical trial platforms (EDC/CTMS).

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 per ICH-GCP, FDA, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with coordinators, nurses, and research staff for documentation and trial execution.
• Document patient interactions, monitor adverse events, and maintain EHR/EDC compliance.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

EHR systems

EDC

CTMS

Job description

Clinical Research -Gastrointestinal (GI) 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. You will serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Sub-Investigator (Sub-I), overseeing clinical trial activities and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and protocol compliance across Phase I-IV studies.

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.