Medical Toxicologist TDH Poison Center (Per Diem < 20 hours/week)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Active Texas Medical License
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Toxicology

JOB SUMMARY

The medical toxicologist will serve as medical back-up for the Southeast Texas Poison Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch on an as needed basis. This role provides expert medical toxicology consultation, clinical oversight, and guidance to poison center staff and healthcare providers. Services are primarily delivered remotely and support both the Southeast Texas Poison Center and the Texas Poison Center Network.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Takes call as medical back-up for the Southeast Texas Poison Center and the Texas Poison Center Network. Maintains awareness of active cases being managed by the poison center.

• Provides telephone consultation for physicians and bedside healthcare teams.

• Provide cases management guidance and oversight to Specialist in Poison Information.

• Participation in rounds and daily educational activities as directed by the Medical Director.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This per diem position is for less than 20 hours per week and is not benefit-eligible.

While this is a remote position, UTMB requires that remote workers live in the United States and be eligible to work in this country. Remote work eligibility for those living outside the state of Texas is decided on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.