Inpatient Withdrawal Management Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as an Inpatient Withdrawal Management Physician. Work with a dedicated team to manage substance use disorders across two sites. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full required.
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage substance use disorders in an inpatient setting.
• Work in a team with social workers and nursing staff.

Skills

Addiction medicine

Clinical teaching

Education

CCFP

CPSBC - Full

Job description

Inpatient Withdrawal Management Physician

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Job Title

Inpatient Withdrawal Management Physician

Job Title

Inpatient Withdrawal Management Physician

Work Site

377 E 2nd Ave & 780 West 57th Avenue

Status

Full-Time

Start Date

August 4, 2025

Compensation Type

Clinical Service Contract

Come work as an Inpatient Withdrawal Management Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Come join the most experienced withdrawal management team in Vancouver! You will work in a fun, engaged interdisciplinary team of social workers, 24/7 nursing and detox workers. In this role you will manage the full spectrum of substance use disorders in an inpatient withdrawal management environment, including complex withdrawal presentations.

Logistics

• You will work between two sites
• 2 physicians work together Mon-Fri with 1 physician on over the weekends
• We are hiring both “staff” and “locum” positions. “Staff” are required to work a minimum 12 weeks per year, 5 weekends per year, holidays distributed among the staff group and are paid at a higher rate. “Locums” do not have minimum week/weekend requirements although are paid at a lower rate and shifts are subject to availability.
  
  
  

Education, Licensing, & Experience

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

Preference is given to candidates with

• Formal addiction medicine training
• CCFP (AM) designation
• Research experience
• Quality improvement experience
• Contributions to clinical teaching
  
  
  

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.

• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  
  

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.

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