Medical Sub-Investigator / Clinical Research Provider / (PA-C, APRN/NP, MD, or DO)
PREVIOUS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED
Location: Riverview, FL (Tampa Bay)
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Schedule: Part-time (approximately 8–24 hours per week to start)
Compensation (based on licensure, experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies)
- PA-C / APRN/NP: Starting at $50/hour
- MD / DO: $120–$145/hour
Essential Clinical Qualifications
Experience independently evaluating both pediatric and adult patients, including physical examinations, laboratory interpretation, and 12-lead ECG (EKG) interpretation.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus, but not required.
Position Summary
EquiPath is seeking an experienced PA-C, APRN/NP, MD, or DO to join our team as a Clinical Research Provider / Medical Sub-Investigator.
This position is ideal for clinicians looking to supplement their current practice or explore an exciting new area of medicine. Whether your background is in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, internal medicine/pediatrics, emergency medicine, urgent care, or another clinical specialty, we’re looking for experienced clinicians with strong pediatric and adult assessment skills. Research experience is optional; excellent clinical skills are not.
Clinical research experience is welcome but not required. We’ll provide comprehensive training for the right clinician.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations on pediatric and adult research participants.
- Review and independently interpret laboratory reports, identifying clinically significant normal and abnormal findings.
- Independently interpret 12-lead ECGs (EKGs) in both pediatric and adult participants.
- Review medical histories, concomitant medications, and study eligibility criteria.
- Determine participant eligibility based on protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Evaluate adverse events and provide appropriate medical assessment and follow-up.
- Accurately document clinical findings in source documentation and electronic systems.
- Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator, Medical Director, study coordinators, and sponsor representatives to ensure participant safety and protocol compliance.
- Participate in sponsor monitoring visits, investigator meetings, audits, and protocol training.
- Maintain compliance with FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and study protocols.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Florida license as a PA-C, APRN/NP, MD, or DO.
- Experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients is required.
- Must independently perform comprehensive physical examinations on both pediatric and adult patients.
- Must independently interpret 12-lead ECGs (EKGs) in both pediatric and adult patients.
- Must independently review and interpret laboratory reports, recognizing clinically significant normal and abnormal findings in both pediatric and adult patients.
- Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills.
- Professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach to care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Previous clinical research experience is welcome but not required.
Schedule
- Independent Contractor (1099)
- Part-time
- 8–24 hours per week initially.
- Minimum of two clinic days per week.
- Opportunity for additional hours as our research programs continue to grow.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on licensure, clinical experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.
- PA-C / APRN/NP: Starting at $50/hour, with higher compensation based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.
- MD / DO: $120–$145/hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.
Additional benefits include:
- Flexible scheduling
- Clinical research training provided
- Performance-based bonuses and merit increases
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Collaborative, physician-led team environment
- Opportunity to work with innovative investigational therapies before they become commercially available
Why Join EquiPath?
Looking for something different?
Clinical research offers a refreshing alternative to traditional clinical practice.
Whether you’re working long hospital shifts, seeing a high volume of patients, or simply looking for a new professional challenge, this role allows you to apply your medical expertise in an exciting and rapidly growing field.
At EquiPath, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn clinical research—we’ll provide the training.
- Work with innovative investigational therapies before they become commercially available.
- Spend more meaningful time with participants instead of rushing through appointments.
- Focus on patient care while our experienced coordinators handle much of the study logistics and regulatory documentation.
- Enjoy flexible scheduling, professional growth, and the opportunity to help bring tomorrow’s treatments to patients today.
Whether you’re looking to supplement your current practice, reduce burnout, or explore a new professional direction, EquiPath offers a rewarding opportunity to continue practicing excellent medicine while helping shape the future of healthcare.
Pay: $50.00 - $145.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have current experience performing physical examinations, interpreting 12-lead ECGs (EKGs), and reviewing laboratory results in both pediatric and adult patients?
- Which Florida professional ACTIVE license do you currently hold? (PA-C, APRN/NP, MD, or DO)
Work Location: In person
