Family Physician - Mental Health & Addictions

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Penticton seeks a part-time Family Practice Physician with expertise in addiction medicine. This role involves supporting the Emergency Department and Inpatient units, managing substance use treatment, and collaborating with the Substance Use connections team. Candidates must have mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage and a current CPSBC License. Additional qualifications in addiction medicine are preferred. This position also offers opportunities for academic involvement with medical students.

Qualifications

• Must have Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage.
• Full CPSBC License is required.
• Preference for ISAM certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support Emergency Department and Inpatient units.
• Manage treatment related to substance use.
• Collaborate with the Substance Use connections team.

Skills

Addiction medicine experience

Management of withdrawal

Substance use disorder treatment

Education

Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full

ISAM certification or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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 Penticton Regional Hospital! The primary focus of this position will support the Emergency Department and Inpatient units throughout Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) in assessments, managing withdrawal and treatment related to substance use. You would 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 the following:

• Alcohol Use Disorder
• Opioid Use Disorder
• Polysubstance Use Disorder
• Concurrent Disorder
• Opioid Agonist Therapy
• Substance use withdrawal management
• Work with the Substance Use Connections team to support discharge planning

PRH is also a teaching hospital academically affiliated with the University of British Columbia’s Southern Medical Program. There are exciting opportunities for academic and research involvement. Discover the rewards of clinical teaching with medical students and residents of the UBC Southern Medical Program. For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers. Apply today to live work and play where others only vacation! It's better here! Email CV to [e-mail]

Qualifications

Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage is mandatory; BCCSU Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program (or equivalent); Preference given to someone with ISAM (International Society of Addiction) certification and/or certificate of added competence in addiction medicine from the College of Family Physicians; Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License - Full.