Rheumatologist Consultant - Sub Investigator

Rheumatologist Consultant - Sub Investigator

Hawthorne Health is seeking an MD, NP, or PA-C with rheumatology expertise on a part-time, 1099 contract basis to join our growing team.

About Us

Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. Hawthorne leverages convenient, trusted, healthcare locations, identified patient data, and intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. Our community-based model shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive rheumatologic evaluations and manage patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
• Conduct standardized disease activity and damage assessments using validated instruments, including SLICC/ACR Damage Index, BILAG, SLEDAI-2K, CLASI, Physician Global Assessment of Disease Activity, and joint count assessment.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in overseeing and managing clinical trials conducted at the research site, ensuring adherence to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide medical oversight and ensure the safety and well-being of study participants throughout the trial, under the supervision of the PI.
• Perform delegated study-related duties as assigned by the PI, including comprehensive patient assessments, physical exams, medical histories, and eligibility screenings.
• Review and interpret eligibility criteria, laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostic tests as required by the protocol and under PI supervision.
• Assist the PI in making medical decisions regarding participant care, adverse events, and protocol deviations.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely collection and documentation of all study data.
• Communicate effectively with the PI, study team, and, as delegated, with sponsors, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and regulatory authorities.
• Assist with investigational product accountability, storage, and administration according to protocol.
• Participate in site initiation visits, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections as required.
• Maintain continuous medical education and stay current with advancements in clinical research and relevant therapeutic areas.

Requirements

• Must be an MD, NP, or PA-C with experience in rheumatology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems is a plus.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and patient safety.

Location

• This position requires being on site in Lebanon, TN 1-2 days per week.