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(NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)Are you a physician (resident in training or in practice) looking for an exciting and unique opportunity? Have you considered the incredible world of clinical research? You should! You will still practice medicine but in a clinical research setting.

At K2 Medical Research, a privately-owned clinical research facility with multiple locations in Florida, Tennessee, and Rhode Island. We specialize in conducting clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. Here at K2, we are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow, we can improve the health of our local communities, and by extension, the population of our world.

K2 is seeking a  Physician to support our clinic in  The Villages, FL . This dynamic person will support in an onsite and full-time capacity and can be a Board-Certified, Board-Eligible, or Resident-level Physician who is interested in learning and working in clinical research. No experience necessary and training will be provided.

With leadership that has been in clinical research for the past 20+ years, K2 has a strong reputation in the drug development industry. Our clinical trials experience/therapeutic areas include neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, LBD), general medicine (Obesity, GLP-1 use, OA, HTN, DM, NASH/MASH and cardiometabolic) and some psychiatry as well. We have taken part in clinical trials for all current FDA-approved therapies that slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and most diagnostics (PET tracers, CSF and blood biomarkers) for the diagnosis of AD. Additionally, we are actively testing multiple therapeutics in the pioneering field of AD prevention. This is an exciting field of clinical practice with unlimited opportunities to practice your best medicine. You will work as part of a team of dedicated researchers, including nurses and research coordinators. This is a highly collaborative environment where we value teamwork over titles, so large egos need not apply.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Broad knowledge of general medicine
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, efficient, and able to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• Preference given to those with prior Military Service
• Desired BE/BC in certain specialties (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry)
• Current UNRESTRICTED FL medical license and geographic location highly desired. Open to candidates who have an out-of-state unrestricted medical license and are willing to and able to obtain licensure to practice in FL. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsibly and ethically provide medical oversight to the research team and research patients
• Review patient eligibility for clinical trials
• Meet with patients during designated study visits to perform assessments, including physical examinations and data collection
• Review and interpret laboratory results, EKGs and other diagnostic and safety assessments as required per study protocol
• Monitor safety variables, including adverse events, laboratory abnormalities, changes in patient medical status, etc.
• Use proper medical judgment 
• Ensure accurate documentation
• Review and discuss any medical or protocol-related concerns with medical team
• Maintain compliance with GCP and all assigned trainings
• Attend study-related meetings (occasional travel to exciting cities!)
• Work with other physicians, nurses, and key study personnel in overseeing the execution of study protocols
• Other duties as assigned

We value our employees and their professional and personal needs, and support these through our benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible and Health Spending Accounts, Employer-paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and various discount programs.
• 401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
• PTO of 16 days per year, 17 days after the first year of FT employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• K2 observes a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday (10hrs a day) , for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.

Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way!At K2 Med, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff. We thrive on empathy, a patient-first approach, and absolutely  zero big egos (unless it's an ego about being extra kind, then we'll allow it!). We believe a supportive, caring experience is paramount for our patients, and that starts with you.

We celebrate what makes you uniquely you! Your race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or even your favorite snack (though we're partial to good research snacks) don't define your talent or fit here. If you need a little extra support or accommodation due to a disability, no sweat! Just reach out to our friendly team at  HR@k2med.com, and we'll ensure you have everything you need to shine.

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