Physician Emergency Med-Medical Toxicology - Competitive Salary
Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Overview The Department of Emergency
Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) invites
applications for full-time faculty positions in Emergency Medicine
with a focus on Medical Toxicology. We welcome candidates at all
academic ranks who are passionate about delivering exceptional
patient-centered care and advancing the field of toxicology through
clinical service, education, and research. We seek individuals who
embody the values of excellence, integrity, humility, and
patient-centeredness. Ideal candidates will be board-certified or
board-eligible in Emergency Medicine and have completed or are
completing fellowship training in Medical Toxicology. A
demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, whether in education,
research, or clinical operations, is highly desirable. Key
Responsibilities - Provide clinical care in VUMC’s emergency
departments, including the adult Level I trauma center, the
Nashville VA, and affiliated hospitals. - Serve on the Toxicology
Consult Service, which manages approximately 200 inpatient consults
annually across Vanderbilt University Hospital and Monroe Carell
Jr. Children’s Hospital. - Participate in outpatient Toxicology
Clinics, offering follow-up care and regional referrals. - Provide
backup consultation to the Tennessee Poison Center, which handles
over 52,000 calls annually across all 95 counties in Tennessee. -
Engage in teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and
medical students. - Contribute to academic research and
division-specific initiatives in toxicology, education, or clinical
innovation. Qualifications - Board-eligible or board-certified in
Emergency Medicine. - Fellowship training in Medical Toxicology (or
equivalent experience). - Interest or experience in academic
medicine, including clinical operations, education, or research. -
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. About the Department
of Emergency Medicine VUMC’s Department of Emergency Medicine is a
national leader in clinical care, education, and research. With
over 100 faculty members across six divisions - Operations, EMS,
Global Emergency Medicine, Research, Simulation, and Ultrasound.
The department provides care to more than 200,000 patients
annually. The department is home to one of the most productive
emergency care research divisions in the world, with over 100
peer-reviewed publications annually and a top national ranking in
NIH funding. Educational programs include a highly regarded
residency, multiple fellowships, and top-rated medical student
rotations. About Vanderbilt University Medical Center Vanderbilt
University Medical Center is a premier academic medical institution
consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the U.S. VUMC is the
largest comprehensive research, teaching, and patient care health
system in Tennessee, with over 3.3 million ambulatory visits and
200,000 emergency visits annually. VUMC is nationally recognized
for excellence in patient care, research, and education, and is
ranked on the U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” of Best
Hospitals. It is also the largest private employer in Middle
Tennessee and a leader in biomedical research and innovation.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where
everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the
principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. International
medical graduates seeking to apply for available physician
positions must be certified by the Educational Commission for
Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must have passed the United
States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2),
must have completed a United States based residency even if they
have completed a residency or practiced medicine in another
country, and must hold a current J-1 or H-1B visa.
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