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Physician - OAT and Substance Use Care Specialist

2 months ago


Langford, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Job Title: Physician - OAT and Substance Use Care Specialist

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. Island Health is a leader in providing comprehensive health services to the people of Vancouver Island and the surrounding areas. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving the health and well-being of our community.