General Practitioner for Addiction Medicine Services

Island Health

📍 campbell river, strathcona regional district, Canada

Full-time Marketing & Media

Job Description

Join Island Health in Campbell River as a General Practitioner providing specialized addiction medicine consultations. Enhance treatment plans for acute care clients facing substance use challenges.

As part of the Addiction Medicine Consult Service (AMCS), you will work collaboratively with various health professionals such as Nursing and Social Work. You'll focus on managing withdrawal symptoms, initiating treatment, and ensuring effective post-discharge planning while being affiliated with UBC's medical program, imparting knowledge to upcoming healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive addiction medicine assessments
• Implement withdrawal management and treatment strategies
• Liaise with community-based treatment resources
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated care
• Provide educational support to students and residents

Requirements:
• Full Licensure with the Co...
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