Physician - OAT and Substance Use Care Family Practice

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician to join our team at the Western Communities Substance Use Program. As a Physician, you will play a vital role in providing outpatient Addiction Medicine Services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders in the Western Communities area.

Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care:

• Maintain opioid agonist therapy (OAT) for stable clients.
• Conduct new patient consultations and initiate OAT for clients with opioid use disorder.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients, with a focus on managing withdrawal symptoms.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex overlapping pain and addiction disorders.
• Initiate OAT when required for opioid use disorders.
• Initiate anti-craving medication for clients with alcohol use disorder.
• Perform relevant diagnostic testing for the treatment of substance use disorders.
• Document patient care during patient visits.
• Facilitate robust discharge planning to connect patients with their Most Responsible Provider (MRP).

Indirect Patient Care:

• Document patient care when the patient is not present.
• Review diagnostic tests.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Participate in patient-specific conferences and team meetings when appropriate
• Correspond and communicate with other patient care providers.

Clinical Administrative Services:

• Engage in clinically related administrative activities, including medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, chart reviews, and incident report reviews.
• Provide consultation with other programs or agencies specific to the services.
• Contribute to program planning and development activities when appropriate.
• Participate in evaluating the efficiency, quality, and delivery of services.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid medical license in the province of British Columbia.
• Board certification in Addiction Medicine (preferred).
• Experience in providing addiction medicine services and treating substance use disorders.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for substance use disorders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

We offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment committed to providing excellent health care to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Join our team and contribute to creating healthier, stronger communities.