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Alcanza Clinical Research
Lakeland, Florida

Clinical Research Physician - Internal Medicine - Part time

Internal MedicinePart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Clinical Research Physician - Internal Medicine - Part time
  • Department: Operations
  • Employment Type: Part Time
  • Location: Accel Research Sites - Lakeland, FL
  • Reporting To: Colleen Figueroa

Description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Principal Investigator conducts and coordinates daily clinical trial activities according to ICH/FDA/GCP guidelines, local regulations, study protocol, and company policies and processes. Working with a local and central team drives clinical oversight and the quality of the assigned studies at the site.

Essential Job Duties

Ensures the medical well-being and safety of the study participants through the safe performance and ethical execution of the clinical trials, in adherence with FDA, ICH, NIH, GCPs & HIPAA guidelines, study protocols, as well as company policies and processes

Overall site leadership with a focus on enhancing efficiencies, patient safety and protocol/GCP /regulatory compliance

  • Evaluates and assesses participants to ensure only eligible participants enroll into the trials.
  • Participates and engages in successful delivery and retention of study participants.
  • Interacts positively and collaboratively with sponsors, clients and team members.
  • Practices attention to detail in recording data and participant information, following protocol guidelines and GCPs.
  • Actively involved in protocol training for staff.

Participate in Investigator Meetings (IMs), and continuing education activities in order to maintain current knowledge of recruitment affairs and issues.

Perform other duties as assigned, requested, or required based on the needs of the participants, protocols and/or company.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications

MD or DO degree, an active physician license (in good standing) in the state of practice for this role and patient facing experience is required. Board certification in area of specialty is required. CPR required / ACLS preferred.

Required Skills

  • Clinical skills and clinical procedures based in area of specialty.
  • Proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
  • Must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and math proficiency.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is highly preferred.

Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, employees, subjects, managers and external customers.

  • Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
  • Ability to be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and exemplify a strong work ethic.
  • Must possess a high degree of urgency, self-motivation, integrity and dependability.
  • Ability to work independently to identify problems and implement solutions.

Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with an active, good-standing physician license and board certification in their specialty. Proficiency in clinical procedures, computer applications, and adherence to GCP and HIPAA guidelines is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

GCP complianceFDA regulationsClinical trial coordinationData recordingInterpersonal skillsBilingual

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedInternal Medicine median $150k (middle half $140k–$340k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in Florida98 active1,299 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 40% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,533 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Internist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

47 jobs · 34 employers
12
<$275k
12
$275k-315k
12
$315k-355k
7
$355k-395k
4
$395k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
33%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Primary Care Physician w/ Managed Care exp (Open comp.)

MASC Medical · Brooksville, Florida

$420k
#2

Outpatient Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine / Family Medicine)Contract

MASC Medical · Atlanta, Georgia

$350k-$400k
#3

Family Practice Physician

$180-$190/hr
#4

Primary Care Physician

$385k-$395k
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,292 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alcanza Clinical Research

Research Services
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Accounts
Supplemental Insurances
401k with safe harbor match

Living in Lakeland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.