Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Clinical Research - Phoenix, AZ
full-time•Phoenix
About this role
Job Summary:
The IMA Group is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join their team as a Clinical Rater/Sub-Investigator. In this role, you will administer clinical efficacy scales to participants with various psychiatric and neurologic diagnoses, perform diagnostic evaluations and physical exams, determine eligibility for research trials, and manage psychotropic medications for study patients.
This is a full-time, 40-hours per week position.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and score clinical efficacy scales for psychiatric and neurologic conditions.
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations and determine trial eligibility based on prescreening assessments.
- Perform physical exams and manage psychotropic medications for research participants, as applicable.
- Maintain compliance with sponsor requirements, study protocols, and internal SOPs.
- Communicate professionally with Sponsors, Study Monitors, and Medical Monitors.
- Complete sponsor-required training and obtain certification for applicable rating scales.
- Attend investigator meetings and study-related conferences as needed.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience administering psychometric rating scales required; 2+ years preferred.
- Licensed Psych PA with at least 2 years of clinical and/or research experience in psychiatric assessments.
- Experience with psychiatric populations is required; experience with neurologic conditions (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease) is preferred.
- Familiarity with clinical research workflows, including patient visit flow and trial operations, is preferred but not required—we are open to training motivated candidates with strong assessment backgrounds.
Benefits:
- Complete Health Coverage: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages to ensure your well-being.
- Balanced Lifestyle: Generous paid time off, holidays, and a floating holiday to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Retirement: A 401k plan with employer matching for a secure financial future.
- Comprehensive Benefit Offerings: Benefits include LTD, STD, Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Life, Voluntary ADD, and Company-paid Life Insurance and ADD coverage.
- Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Benefit from IMA’s tax free tuition reimbursement and tax-free student loan repayment assistance program to fuel your ongoing educational journey and to help you pay for the degree you already have!
- Family Support: Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave reflecting our commitment to supporting families.
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.
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Tech stack
Clinical Efficacy Scales,Diagnostic Evaluations,Physical Exams,Psychotropic Medications,Research Trials,Psychometric Rating Scales,Psychiatric Assessments,Neurologic Conditions,Clinical Research Workflows,Communication,Compliance,Training,Certification,Investigator Meetings,Study Protocols,SOPs
About The IMA Group
For over 30 years, The IMA Group has been dedicated to enhancing the livelihood and productivity of individuals and organizations navigating challenging periods of health, work and disability while actively contributing to the development of new medical treatments and clinical advancements. With thousands of licensed providers and over 150 offices nationwide, IMA is able to serve national needs while maintaining a regional focus.
IMA has two divisions: Evaluation Services including Government and Payer and a Clinical Research Site Network. We provide medical and psychological evaluations and other ancillary services to federal, state, and local governments and agencies, commercial insurers, TPAs and corporate clients. Our Clinical Research Division specializes in Phase II, III, and IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through our nationwide multi-site network.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.theimagroup.com
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1990
What you'll do
- The Psychiatric Physician Assistant will administer clinical efficacy scales, conduct diagnostic evaluations, and manage psychotropic medications for research participants. They will also ensure compliance with study protocols and communicate with sponsors and monitors.
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