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Job Title:Primary Care - Addiction PhysicianWork Site:Downtown Eastside Connections Clinic – 429 Alexander StStatus:Temporary Part Time (0.2-0.6 FTE, 2-6 sessions/week) Start Date:To be mutually agreed uponCompensation Type:Alternative Payment ArrangementCome work as a Primary Care - Addiction Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a number of primary care-addiction physicians to provide seven-day/week (14 total sessions) coverage for the new Downtown Eastside Connections Addiction Team in the Downtown Eastside. Reporting to the Medical Coordinator for DTES Connections and the Medical Director, Substance Use Services Program, the physician who accepts this position will play a critical role in the supporting the ongoing addiction needs of the patients of Downtown Eastside Connections, and in the development of an inter-professional shared care team.Downtown Eastside Connections is an innovative new service in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and a key component of VCH’s Downtown Eastside Second Generation Strategy. The Connections team will serve as a rapid access, seven-day/week, low-barrier entry point to addiction Opioid Use Disorder assessment and treatment. DTES Connections offers same-day methadone, SROM and suboxone initiation, harm reduction and outpatient opioid withdrawal management, as well as any required primary care (including mental health, HIV/HCV and chronic disease management), until patients have stabilized and can be transitioned to other programs in the community. Patients with poly-substance use disorder which includes opioids will also be seen at the clinic. The physicians will work closely with, and be supported by, an in-house health authority run pharmacy with dedicated pharmacists, as well as a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, counsellors, community-liaison workers and peer support workers.As a Primary Care - Addiction Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Be responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients who present to and identify with Downtown Eastside Connections for their medicalamp; addiction care.
• Help foster a collaborative inter-professional practice environment that enhances client-centered services within the site and with associated programs.
• Work within a self-directed team of physicians and other inter-professional colleagues to achieve excellence in client-centered care, while also supporting the team’s goals of creating a warm and welcoming space which is culturally competent, trauma informed, and recovery oriented.

Education, Licensing,amp; Experience:

• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Physicians must have completed the BCCSU Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program (POATSP) training.

Knowledgeamp; Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team

Interested in applying Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Ben Murphy, Talent Acquisition Advisor: ben.murphy@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.”Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, andquot;going first quot; when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada #39;s Top 100 Employers in 2023.