Physician - Rheumatologist

Physician - Rheumatologist – Elite Clinical Network

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Join to apply for the Physician – Rheumatologist role at Elite Clinical Network (ECN). This part‑time/per diem position offers the opportunity to conduct clinical trials while providing high‑quality care to adult patients.

Elite Clinical Network (ECN) seeks a dedicated and research‑oriented physician to play a critical role in conducting clinical trials by serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Sub‑Investigator, while providing high‑quality medical care in a clinical research setting.

• Serve as Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on multiple Phase I–IV clinical trials.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams and clinical assessments for protocol screening and enrollment.
• Evaluate patient eligibility based on inclusion/exclusion criteria of clinical protocols.
• Provide medical oversight for clinical trial participants, including safety assessments, adverse event evaluations, and ongoing care.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Research Coordinators, sponsors, and monitors to ensure protocol compliance and data integrity.
• Review and sign off on source documents, case report forms (CRFs), and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate clinical trial documentation in compliance with ICH‑GCP, FDA, and sponsor requirements.
• Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), monitoring visits, and audits as needed.
• Manage chronic and acute conditions among study participants in alignment with standard care and protocol guidelines.
• Educate and counsel patients on study procedures, informed consent, and potential side effects.
• Support recruitment efforts and promote patient retention in trials.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Valid, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Rheumatology.
• BC/BE in Family Medicine or Geriatric Medicine considered.
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or willingness to obtain prior to start.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical practice experience; prior clinical research experience preferred.

• Familiarity with FDA, ICH‑GCP, and clinical trial protocols.
• Experience managing or participating in industry-sponsored clinical trials.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for patient interaction and sponsor collaboration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a cross‑functional team in a fast‑paced research environment.
• Comfortable using electronic medical records (EMRs) and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
• DEA license (preferred).