Family Practitioner/General Practitioner
Health Match BC
Date: 20 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
Role and Facility Information
Come work as a Family Practitioner, Addiction Medicine with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a position with 0.2 FTE minimum (2 sessions/week) or up to 0.8 FTE maximum in Addiction Medicine to cover clinic work which is part of our continuum of services for clients seeking assistance for mental health and substance use disorders.
This position will be at one or more of the following sites in Vancouver, where is negotiable:
South MHSU
Raven Song MHSU
Grandview Woodlands MHSU
The physician will work within a team that includes nurses, social workers and other physicians, including psychiatrists.
Skills in addiction medicine including medical assessment, withdrawal management, co-occurring disorders, pain management and opioid agonist treatment are expected assets.
The physician will adhere to the guidelines, policies and procedures set forth by the organization to include (but not limited to): harm reduction, trauma informed and culturally safe practice.
The physician will foster a collaborative inter-professional practice environment that enhances client-centred services within the associated sites/services. The physician works within a self-directed team of physicians and other inter-professional colleagues to achieve excellence in client-centred care.
Qualifications
A Medical Degree and eligibility for licensure, in good standing, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Current Canadian Medical Protection Association, or equivalent, coverage. Eligibility for a faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia, School of Medicine and participation in educational activities is ideal. If not already a member, become a member of the the Medical Staff of Vancouver Coastal Health. In addition, the candidate should have:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
To formally apply for the , please create a Health Match BC profile at https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Register.aspx and your account will then be assigned to one of the Health Match BC recruitment consultants. Please ensure that you upload your current CV and compose a message to indicate which position you are applying for and provide any supplemental documentation (ie,. Cover letter and references) for them to include in your formal application/referral.
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Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration PMA Sessional Physician Overhead Not applicable Billing Split Not applicable
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave To be discussed
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Come work as a Family Practitioner, Addiction Medicine with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a position with 0.2 FTE minimum (2 sessions/week) or up to 0.8 FTE maximum in Addiction Medicine to cover clinic work which is part of our continuum of services for clients seeking assistance for mental health and substance use disorders.
This position will be at one or more of the following sites in Vancouver, where is negotiable:
South MHSU
Raven Song MHSU
Grandview Woodlands MHSU
The physician will work within a team that includes nurses, social workers and other physicians, including psychiatrists.
Skills in addiction medicine including medical assessment, withdrawal management, co-occurring disorders, pain management and opioid agonist treatment are expected assets.
The physician will adhere to the guidelines, policies and procedures set forth by the organization to include (but not limited to): harm reduction, trauma informed and culturally safe practice.
The physician will foster a collaborative inter-professional practice environment that enhances client-centred services within the associated sites/services. The physician works within a self-directed team of physicians and other inter-professional colleagues to achieve excellence in client-centred care.
Qualifications
A Medical Degree and eligibility for licensure, in good standing, with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Current Canadian Medical Protection Association, or equivalent, coverage. Eligibility for a faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia, School of Medicine and participation in educational activities is ideal. If not already a member, become a member of the the Medical Staff of Vancouver Coastal Health. In addition, the candidate should have:
- Certification in Addiction Medicine or an eligibility and willingness to pursue certification
- Experience in prescribing the range of opioid agonist treatment (OAT)
- A demonstrated ability working as a member of an interprofessional health care team
- A commitment to participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery, including shared care
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
To formally apply for the , please create a Health Match BC profile at https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Register.aspx and your account will then be assigned to one of the Health Match BC recruitment consultants. Please ensure that you upload your current CV and compose a message to indicate which position you are applying for and provide any supplemental documentation (ie,. Cover letter and references) for them to include in your formal application/referral.
Request Info
Terms
Compensation
Compensation Type Alternative Payment Arrangement Estimated Remuneration PMA Sessional Physician Overhead Not applicable Billing Split Not applicable
Benefits and Incentives
Vacation Leave To be discussed
Request Info
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