Addiction Medicine - Physician

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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