Toxicology - Physician - Academics Job at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Toxicology - Physician - Academics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center summary:

This full-time academic faculty position in Emergency Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center focuses on Medical Toxicology, offering clinical care, education, and research responsibilities. The role involves providing toxicology consultations, outpatient follow-up clinics, and support to the Tennessee Poison Center, alongside mentoring trainees. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine with fellowship training in Medical Toxicology and demonstrate a commitment to academic medicine.

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.

Keywords:

Medical Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Physician Faculty, Clinical Toxicology, Academic Medicine, Poison Center Consultation, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Toxicology Clinics, Board-certified Physician

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, H1b,

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