Family Physician - Substance Use Support Recovery

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Family Physician specializing in addiction medicine. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' recovery journeys while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on mentorship and professional growth, you'll provide essential primary care to patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders. Engage with a diverse patient population and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that transform lives. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to wellness, making this an exciting and fulfilling position for dedicated healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Award-winning recognition programs

Municipal pension plan

Qualifications

• Completion of the Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program (POATSP) course is mandatory.
• Ability to prescribe opioid agonist therapy (OAT) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for patients in recovery during their treatment stay.
• Supervise Enhanced Skills in Addiction Medicine Family Medicine residents.

Skills

Addiction Medicine

Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT)

Patient Care

Education

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

Job description

Salary

Please refer to the information below for details regarding salary.

Job Summary

Job Title: Family Physician - Substance Use Support Recovery

Work Site: Virtual

Status: Permanent

Start Date: April 23, 2024

Compensation Type: Salary

Come work as a Family Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Seize the opportunity to be part of meaningful transformation in patients’ lives! We are looking for passionate family physicians with an interest in addiction medicine to work in support recovery. VCH Specialized Substance Use Services provides medical support to multiple Support Recovery/Bed-Based Substance Use Treatment Programs in Vancouver. Physicians in our program provide primary care for patients in recovery while they are admitted to the treatment centre for 28-90 days.

Applicants need to have completed the Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program (POATSP) course and preceptorship and be able to prescribe opioid agonist therapy (OAT). Most patients are on stable doses, so this is a great opportunity to gain experience providing OAT care. Providers should have an interest in addiction medicine, although prior experience is not required. Lots of mentorship and support available.

Opportunity to supervise Enhanced Skills in Addiction Medicine Family Medicine residents.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail] or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.