Rheumatologist Consultant - Sub Investigator

About Us
Hawthorne Health is the leading community site network, with 50 sites across the U.S. and leveraging intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality, compliant research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients.

Traditional trial sites are often fragmented and inefficient. Hawthorne streamlines the process by making trials scalable, cost-effective, and patient-centric. By bringing research directly into communities, Hawthorne shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster.

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

Responsibilites

• 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 (British Isles Lupus Assessment Group Index), SLEDAI-2K (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index), CLASI (Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index), Physician Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PGA), and Joint count assessmentAssist 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, which may include comprehensive patient assessments, physical exams, medical histories, and eligibility screenings
• Review and interpret eligibility, 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 a 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 Lindenwold, NJ 1-2 days per week
  
  
  
  

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.