Physician Opportunity in Addiction Medicine and Family Practice

5 days ago


Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full time

At AVI Health and Community Services, we are seeking highly skilled Physicians to join our multidisciplinary team in Nanaimo.

Role Overview

We are looking for experienced Physicians who can provide comprehensive care to patients, including those with addiction medicine and family practice needs.

The successful candidates will work collaboratively with a team of nurses, care coordinators, system navigators, support workers, educators, peer support workers, and counsellors to provide holistic care.

We aim to address health inequities faced by vulnerable populations, including those experiencing substance use and mental health challenges, living with or at-risk of HIV, HCV, and other blood-borne illnesses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide assessment and provision of Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT)
  • Assess and prescribe witnessed fentanyl options and injectable OAT for participants in our Prescribed Alternatives program
  • Provide primary care for people living with HIV
  • Screen and assess STIs and viral blood-borne illnesses
  • Prescribe Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for patients to manage HIV risk
  • Other primary care for acute and chronic medical conditions
Requirements
  • CCFP certification
  • CPSBC certification
  • ISAM, ABAM, or CCFP CAC (AM) certification, or AM Fellowship
What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate: $195/hour

Flexible scheduling: 4 or 8 hour shifts Monday-Sunday between 9:00am and 5:00pm for the equivalent of 30 hours/week

Nanaimo is an exciting urban community with a breathtaking waterfront, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and a high quality of life.



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