Addiction Medicine - Physician

Job Summary

Addiction Medicine Physician - Reading Hospital

Location: West Reading, Pennsylvania

Position Available: Addiction Medicine Physician

Outpatient + Hospital Consults | Teaching Opportunities

Tower Health Medical Group Addiction Medicine is seeking a full-time Addiction Medicine Physician to join an established, physician-led team in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Our practice is staffed by board-certified, fellowship-trained addiction medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, and experienced clinical staff who work collaboratively to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a warm, collegial setting.

This position offers a balanced mix of outpatient office-based addiction medicine and hospital-based detoxification and consultative services at Reading Hospital, a large tertiary/teaching medical center. The position will be approximately 75% outpatient office-based care and 25% hospital rounding/consultative work , though there is some flexibility based on clinical interests, with minimal/shared call responsibilities.

Why Join Our Practice?

• Work with a supportive team of addiction medicine board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Care for all populations and treat the full spectrum of addiction medicine.
• Blend outpatient longitudinal care with hospital-based detoxification and consultation work.
• Practice in a small, collegial office-based setting convenient to Reading Hospital and surrounding Berks County communities where many physicians and clinicians choose to live.
• Collaborate closely with mental health providers, pain management, primary care, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, and other specialties as needed.
• Opportunity to teach medical students, residents, and addiction medicine fellows.
• Use EPIC EMR with integration across the Tower Health system.
• Minimal/shared call responsibilities with some flexibility based on clinical interests.

Clinical Scope

• Outpatient detoxification and withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines.
• Inpatient detoxification and consultative services at Reading Hospital.
• Evaluation and treatment of problematic use of multiple substances, including, but not limited to, alcohol, prescribed and illicit opioids, kratom/7-OH, benzodiazepines, stimulants, marijuana, nicotine, medetomidine, and other novel substances.
• Care for adolescents through geriatrics, including medically complex patients and patients with pregnancy, chronic pain overlap, and co-occurring psychiatric and medical illnesses.
• Depending on clinical interests, utilize off-label medications for selected behavioral addictions such as gambling and sex/pornography.

Academic & Teaching Opportunities

As part of a large tertiary teaching hospital, physicians have the opportunity to engage with medical students, residents, and Addiction Medicine fellows while contributing to the education and development of future healthcare professionals.

Benefits & Compensation

Tower Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support physicians throughout every stage of their career.

The Benefits We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
• Malpractice insurance & Tail Coverage
• Physician New Hire Program
• Residency/Fellowship Stipend
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• Spousal/Domestic Partner Job Search Support
• Supportive health system to advance goals

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Craig Bleiler

484-628-5413

Craig.bleiler@towerhealth.org

Apply Today!

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Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in Addiction Medicine.
• Interest in both outpatient addiction medicine and hospital-based consultative care.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, team-oriented care.
• Interest in teaching medical learners is welcomed.

Overview

Tower Health is an innovative, leading health system dedicated to advancing the health and transforming the lives of the people we serve through compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost-effective healthcare. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screening and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be.

Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. With more than 14,000 team members, Tower Health offers 25 urgent care facilities and a connected network of 3,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations.