About This Opportunity
Northern Health seeks a Family Physician specializing in addictions to provide virtual care for substance users. Engage with patients through phone and video, offering essential support and therapy alternatives.
This position focuses on culturally safe, trauma-informed care within the Northern Health Virtual Substance Use Stream. Ideal candidates are prescribers adept in Opioid Agonist Therapy and pharmaceutical alternatives, striving to connect patients to local substance-use resources. You will have the chance to work virtually while coordinating with the Virtual Primary & Community Care Clinic.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver virtual Opioid Agonist Therapy consultations
• Assess patient needs and craft tailored care plans
• Maintain connections with local support services
• Work collaboratively in a digital healthcare environment
• Ensure trauma-informed support for substance users
Requirements:
• Background ...