Family Physician - Mental Health & Addictions

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic mental health team at a teaching hospital, focusing on addiction medicine. This part-time position offers the chance to influence future planning for addiction services while providing critical support to patients with substance use disorders. Engage in leadership development through specialized programs and enjoy opportunities for academic involvement. Experience the unique lifestyle of Penticton, where you can live, work, and play in a beautiful setting. Don't miss out on this fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the community!

Benefits

Leadership Development Programs

Academic Involvement Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities with Medical Students

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction medicine and substance use disorder treatment.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Emergency Department and Inpatient units in assessments and treatment.
• Collaborate with Substance Use Connections team for patient care.

Skills

Addiction Medicine

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Leadership Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Family Medicine

Job description

Exceptional part-time opportunity for a Family Practice Physician with additional experience and training in addiction medicine to join the mental health team at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH).

Apply today and be part of the future planning and decisions for the Addiction Medicine services at PRH!

The primary focus of this position is to support the Emergency Department and Inpatient units throughout PRH in assessments, managing withdrawal, and treatment related to substance use. You will work closely with the Substance Use Connections team within the hospital to treat and support patients presenting with substance use disorder.

The Consultation Service Scope Includes:

• Alcohol Use Disorder
• Opioid Use Disorder
• Polysubstance Use Disorder
• Concurrent Disorder
• Opioid Agonist Therapy
• Substance use withdrawal management
• Support discharge planning in collaboration with the Substance Use Connections team

PRH is a teaching hospital academically affiliated with the University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program. There are opportunities for academic and research involvement, including clinical teaching with medical students and residents of the UBC Southern Medical Program.

Leadership development opportunities are available through Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is designed to develop leadership skills for physicians early in their careers.

Apply today to live, work, and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Please email your CV to [e-mail]