At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide part-time addiction medicine services and collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team.
- Company: Victoria Mental Health and Substance Use program, focused on women's health.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive remuneration, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work in beautiful Victoria, BC, with access to outdoor activities and a vibrant community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of women seeking treatment for substance use.
- Qualifications: CCFPISAM or CCFP CAA in Addiction Medicine and maternity care experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The Victoria Mental Health and Substance Use program is looking for an Addiction Medicine, Family Physician to provide part-time services at the Coastal Sage Health Centre (CSHC). The CSHC is a 6 bed facility that provides services to women and people identifying as women, with problematic substance use, seeking residential treatment.
The successful candidate will provide the following services:
- Act as the MRP including reviewing all new patients, physical exam and medical care plans
- Routine follow-up of OAT and AUD patients regarding medications, monitoring
- Routine pre-natal, postpartum and gyne care
- Consultations and administration of contraception, and STI diagnosis and treatment
- Follow-up for chronic medical conditions
- Consultation for new, acute or emerging conditions
- Assessment, treatment and monitoring of substance use disorders
- Gender-affirming care
- Management of pre-existing chronic conditions
- Liaising with psychiatrist regarding complex mental health care plans
The successful candidate will work closely with other physician groups including connecting with in-house psychiatrist during weekly meetings and as needed, and liaising with hospital, maternity ward, RAAC, 5A, community addiction clinics as needed for continuity of care and discharge planning.
The successful candidate is required to be on-call for pharmacy OAT prescriptions. Methadone license is required.
Community Information: Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Job Types: Permanent Family Practice
Department: Primary Care
Facility/Site: City Victoria
Contact: Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest to Savanah Munzar, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health. Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
One 4 hour shift weekly / 208 hours/year
Remuneration: Service Contract and MOCAP
Education, Training and Experience: CCFP, ISAM or CCFP CAA in AM, Maternity care, Maternity and Addiction Medicine experience.
Addiction Medicine, Family Practice employer: Island Health
Burnside Family Medical Clinic is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where physicians can thrive in their practice while enjoying the stunning surroundings of Victoria, BC. With access to a range of medical facilities and a collaborative team of healthcare professionals, employees benefit from continuous growth opportunities and a balanced lifestyle amidst the region's natural beauty and vibrant community. The clinic's commitment to quality patient care and employee well-being makes it a rewarding place to build a fulfilling medical career.
