Sub Investigator - APRN/PA

** Receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid out after successfully completing your first 90 days of employment.**

Our Culture: Inspire hope. Build your legacy. Build a rewarding career with Florida Digestive Health Specialists (FDHS), Florida's largest physician-owned gastroenterology practice. Since 2011, we've been dedicated to delivering exceptional digestive healthcare through compassionate patient care, clinical excellence, and advanced research. With more than 30 locations statewide and many physicians recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors, you'll join a collaborative team known for excellence, where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful impact. Come grow with us and help shape the future of digestive healthcare. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Sub Investigator to join our team and support our mission.

We are seeking a Sub-Investigator at our Florida Research Institute (FRI), a global leader in gastroenterology and hepatology research, with a team of more than 20 highly trained clinical research experts. The role of the Sub-Investigator is to apply medical knowledge and experience, under the direction of the Principal Investigator to oversee and direct clinical course of research participants in clinical trials. The Sub-Investigator will assess physical health and administer treatments throughout the study aligned with scope of practice delegated responsibilities. He/she will oversee study conduct and assure study participant safety. The Sub-Investigator will coordinate and manage care for participants enrolled in a clinical research trial. The sub investigator will also be responsible for overseeing the execution of study protocols, delegating study related duties to site staff and ensuring site compliance with study protocols, study-specific laboratory procedures, standard operating procedures, standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), adhering to OSHA guidelines and other state and local regulations as applicable.

Under the direction of the Director and the Principal Investigator, responsibilities will include, identify and recruitment of participants, participate in study visits, communicate with families, participants, referring physicians and other health care providers, Educating and guidance to participants and families to ensure compliance and retention of study participants, tracking and recording of adverse events, perform physical exams to ensure enrollment criteria and to track for any changes during study participation, diagnose and treat medical conditions such as allergic reactions and anaphylaxis during study drug administration, exacerbations of illness, formulate and evaluate treatment plans, manage common conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma and eczema, review home diaries and be available for on call advice and emergencies between clinic visits, administer rescue medications based on clinical judgment. 

Essential Duties: 

• Ensure the safety of study participants, and maintain communication with patients, FRI team members, and clinicians
• Provide clinical and medical support and oversight for research clinical trials based on scope of practice; obtain complete study participant history, conduct physical exams, review medical charts, assess findings, prescribe and re-fill medication, and perform designated procedures according to written protocols.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, researchers, outside vendors, and other staff to administer treatment and study protocols
• Assess, grade, and document adverse events; apply triage and judgment to determine course of action
• Oversee and as needed, administer medications and treatments per study protocol and scope of practice
• Comply with institutional policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines; prepare and submit documentation as required by the study protocol and study sponsor; interpret complex protocols. Coordinate and collaborate with principal investigator to review study protocol. 
• Identify, recruit, and enroll study participants, as well as maintain study participant records; determine study participant criteria
• Support sponsor investigator research with investigational new drug/investigational device exemption applications
• Communicate with FDHS partner when indicated
• Guidance of medical assistance team
• Management of patient medical and scheduling issues when indicated
• Other duties as assigned:
  1. Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change at any time to meet the evolving needs of the company. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees may be required to perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by management.  
  2. Duties are subject to change or be modified by Principal Investigator or Director of Site Operations

 Qualifications:

• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) with an active, unrestricted license in the state of Florida is required
• Requires a thorough knowledge of the: Drug development process, Clinical trial management, study team management, Clinical monitoring, FDA regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice, and Good Documentation Practice, HIPAA
• Current Basic CPR certification
• Team player - Effective participant as a team member and team leader. Can demonstrate significant positive participation on successful teams
• Professionalism and integrity - Able to adapt to a changing environment and demonstrates a “make it happen” attitude. Exhibits professionalism in negotiating sensitive issues. Exhibits professionalism in negotiating sensitive issues
• Problem solving techniques 
• Managing study team members to maintain clinic workflow and study organization
• Interpersonal interaction - Demonstrates excellent people skills and a positive attitude
• Communication - Effective verbal communication and presentation skills. Ability to write clear, concise and convincing memos, letters and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
• Ability to prioritize and to manage multiple tasks as necessary
• Attention to detail - Produces high-quality, accurate work with minimal supervision
• Flexibility - Ability to adapt and be willing to assist with achieving Company goals in the area of responsibility and time

 Working Conditions:

• May be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents
• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens
• Available for call 24 hours/day
• Frequent travel possible for IM meetings and assistance with FRI growth projects and satellites 
• Attend national congress when indicated
• Considerations for AASLD fellowship 
• Manage study team members

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. 
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, free telehealth, retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays. 
• Professional development opportunities
• Positive and collaborative work environment

EEO Statement: 

It is the policy of Florida Digestive Health Specialists to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

­When you join FDHS, you become part of a premier team striving to deliver unparalleled, personalized care while treating patients like family. And at FDHS, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Join our team at FDHS and make a difference in the lives of our patients and employees alike!