Rheumatology Provider – Clinical Trials – Principal Investigator/Sub Investigator Preferred

Hawthorne Health • Lebanon, TN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hawthorne Health is seeking an MD, NP, or PA-C with rheumatology expertise for a part-time, 1099 contract role supporting Rheumatology Clinical Trials as a Therapeutic Area Subject Matter Expert (SME).
PI/Sub-I experience is preferred but not required—you’ll either serve in that capacity (if qualified) or support an experienced PI/Sub-I team as the rheumatology SME, contributing to rheumatology-specific patient evaluations, assessments, and clinical decision-making.

Requirements

• MD, NP, or PA-C with demonstrated expertise in rheumatology (clinical practice and/or relevant specialty focus).
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills; comfortable partnering with an established research team.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational habits.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a part-time, flexible model.
• Familiarity with CTMS/EDC systems is a plus.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, GCP-aligned behavior, and patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Prior PI/Sub-I experience preferred but not required
• Familiarity with CTMS/EDC systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide rheumatology clinical expertise to support sponsor-initiated trials, collaborating closely with the PI/Sub-I and site team.
• Perform comprehensive rheumatologic evaluations and support management of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders as required by protocol and delegated by the PI.
• Conduct standardized disease activity and damage assessments using validated instruments, including: SLICC/ACR Damage Index, BILAG, SLEDAI-2K, CLASI, Physician Global Assessment (PGA), and joint count assessments.
• Perform delegated study-related duties under PI oversight, which may include patient assessments, physical exams, medical histories, and eligibility screenings.
• Review and interpret eligibility criteria, laboratory results, ECGs, and other diagnostics per protocol in collaboration with and under the supervision of the PI.
• Support PI/Sub-I medical decision-making regarding participant care, adverse events, and protocol deviations by providing therapeutic area input and recommendations.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of study data and assessments.
• Communicate effectively with the PI, study team, and (as delegated) sponsors/CROs/IRBs and regulatory stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits (initiation, monitoring), audits, and inspections as needed.
• Stay current on advancements in rheumatology and relevant clinical research updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree