Addiction Medicine Physician Opportunity in Vancouver

2 months ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Vancouver Coastal Health Job Description

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we are seeking a dedicated Addiction Medicine Physician to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.

About Us

We are a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to over one million BC residents. Our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Addiction Medicine Physician to cover clinic work in our continuum of services for clients seeking assistance for mental health and substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience in prescribing the range of opioid agonist treatment (OAT) and certification in Addiction Medicine or eligibility and willingness to pursue certification.

Key Responsibilities

  • To provide high-quality patient care as a member of our interprofessional healthcare team
  • To assess and manage patients with addiction-related issues
  • To collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans
  • To participate in new methods in health improvement and care delivery, including shared care

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess the following 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 coverage
  • Eligibility for a faculty appointment with the University of British Columbia, School of Medicine and participation in educational activities is ideal

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive 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 counseling, 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.

Estimated Salary Range

The estimated salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000 per year, depending on experience.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate Addiction Medicine Physician looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application by clicking here.



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