Toxicologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system is seeking a skilled Medical Toxicology physician to join a dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert consultations and manage patients with complex medical needs, including those suffering from addiction. The position includes teaching and mentorship opportunities for residents and medical students, ensuring a rich learning environment. The organization values innovation and professional growth, providing a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous starting bonus. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and collaborative healthcare setting.

Benefits

Malpractice insurance

Health and dental insurance

CME allowance

$25k starting bonus

Professional support and growth opportunities

Teaching and research opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a medical degree (DO or MD) and complete a Medical Toxicology fellowship.
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine or primary specialty is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical toxicology consultations at a large hospital network.
• Manage patients with acute withdrawal and coexisting medical complications.

Skills

Medical Toxicology

Emergency Medicine

Addiction Medicine

Education

Medical degree DO or MD

Completion of Medical Toxicology fellowship

Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest, most established health system, a major
teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a Medical Toxicology BC/BE physician to join our dedicated team of physicians providing excellent care throughout our network. Background in Emergency Medicine and/or Addiction Medicine are a plus.

In joining the current team of Medical Toxicologists you’ll participate in providing:

1. Expert medical toxicology bedside and telemedicine consultation at a large hospital network
2. Consultation management of patients suffering acute alcohol, benzodiazepine, and opioid withdrawal with coexisting medical illnesses or complications.
3. Outpatient care in a brand-new outpatient addiction medicine clinic
4. Education to rotating residents, fellows, and medical students

In joining St. Luke's University Health Network you’ll enjoy:

1. Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME allowance
2. $25k starting bonus
3. Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
4. A culture in which innovation is highly valued
5. Professional support and growth within the network
6. Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities

Qualifications:

1. Medical degree DO or MD
2. Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program preferable but not required
3. Board certification/eligibility in Emergency Medicine or your primary specialty
4. Completion of Medical Toxicology fellowship
5. Board certification/eligibility in Medical Toxicology
6. Addiction Medicine experience or BC/BE is a plus.