Physician - Addiction Medicine Specialist
2 months ago
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician to join our team at Island Health, providing outpatient Addiction Medicine Services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders in the Western Communities area.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain opioid agonist therapy (OAT) for stable clients, ensuring effective treatment and patient outcomes.
- Conduct new patient consultations and initiate OAT for clients with opioid use disorder, providing comprehensive assessments and diagnosis.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients, with a focus on managing withdrawal symptoms and complex overlapping pain and addiction disorders.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex overlapping pain and addiction disorders, utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Initiate OAT when required for opioid use disorders, and initiate anti-craving medication for clients with alcohol use disorder.
- Perform relevant diagnostic testing for the treatment of substance use disorders, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Facilitate robust discharge planning to connect patients with their Most Responsible Provider (MRP), ensuring seamless transitions and continued care.
- Document patient care when the patient is not present, maintaining accurate and comprehensive medical records.
- Review diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Participate in patient-specific conferences and team meetings when appropriate, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Correspond and communicate with other patient care providers, ensuring effective communication and coordination of care.
- Engage in clinically related administrative activities, including medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, chart reviews, and incident report reviews, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Provide consultation with other programs or agencies specific to the services, sharing expertise and best practices.
- Contribute to program planning and development activities when appropriate, ensuring alignment with Island Health's strategic objectives.
- Participate in evaluating the efficiency, quality, and delivery of services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes.
- Medical degree from an accredited institution, with a strong foundation in addiction medicine.
- Valid medical license in the province of British Columbia, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Board certification in Addiction Medicine (preferred), demonstrating expertise in addiction medicine.
- Experience in providing addiction medicine services and treating substance use disorders, with a strong track record of success.
- Strong clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for substance use disorders, with a focus on evidence-based practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring seamless care coordination and patient outcomes.
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Langford, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timePhysician - OAT and Substance Use Care SpecialistWe 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.Key...
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Langford, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timePhysician - OAT and Substance Use Care SpecialistWe 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.Key...
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