Family Physician - Substance Use Support Recovery
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Job Title: Family Physician - Substance Use Support Recovery
Work Site: 1755 E 11th Ave
Status: Permanent
Start Date: Negotiable
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 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 interest in addiction medicine, although prior experience is not required. Lots of mentorship and support available.
Opportunity to supervise Enhanced Skills in the 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: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”
Please note that a resume and coverletter 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 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 and more 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
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.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/
Family Physician - Substance Use Support Recovery
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Job Title: Family Physician - Substance Use Support Recovery
Work Site: 1755 E 11th Ave
Status: Permanent
Start Date: Negotiable
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 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 interest in addiction medicine, although prior experience is not required. Lots of mentorship and support available.
Opportunity to supervise Enhanced Skills in the 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: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”
Please note that a resume and coverletter 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 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 and more 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
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.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/