Clinical Research Physician - Psychiatrist - Part Time - Monday and Wednesdays needed
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Job Description
- Clinical Research Physician - Psychiatrist - Part Time - Monday and Wednesdays needed
- Department: Operations
- Employment Type: Part Time
- Location: Olympus - Katy, TX
- Reporting To: Mary Rogers
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 a minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical research environment, or an equivalent combination of education and 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 physician license and at least 2 years of experience in a medical research environment. Board certification in psychiatry and current CPR certification are mandatory requirements for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 40% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$322k (65 salary observations; 406 listings), vs ~$322k nationally (1,499 salary observations; 7,419 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $335k (middle half $280k–$370k)198 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $322k median in Texas | $322k nationally (about the same)65 state / 1,499 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Texas | 192 active | 1,914 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 40% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #23 of 26 specialties | postings stay open a median 36 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 641 postings, 853 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,385 in the last 30 days | 1,093 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +10.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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