Family Physician - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Drop-in & Rehab Centre Society

Calgary Drop-in & Rehab Centre Society

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Family Physician

Withdrawal Management, Health Services
The Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) is more than an emergency shelter. We provide health services and housing programs to people who need support. Our programs and services connect people to permanent housing that meets their individual needs. Rooted in community and fueled by kindness, the DI proudly serves as part of the Homeless-Serving System of Care.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Withdrawal Management Physician is responsible for the medical management of withdrawal secondary to substance use, including but not limited to alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and sedatives.

The Withdrawal Management Physician works closely with a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, social workers, support workers and addictions counsellors.

Time Commitment
This position has a flexible schedule to accommodate fluctuations in admissions, ranging from 4-14 hours per week. Scheduled weekday mornings are on site, up to 4 hours with on-call expectations for the remainder of scheduled day.

Job Duties

Admission history and physical exams
Prescribing of medication for the management of withdrawal, including controlled medications
Daily rounds when on site
Availability to nursing and pharmacy teams for support while off site
Referral assistance to emergency services as required
Episodic medical care within the scope of general practice as per patient needs, including wound assessments and STBBI screening

Required Competencies

Must be Licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and Certified with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
Experienced in medical detox/withdrawal management
Experience with opioid agonist therapy (OAT) management including sublingual buprenorphine, longacting subcutaneous buprenorphine, methadone and slow release morphine
Methadone prescribing exemption within Alberta
Experience working in distress and/or high stress situations
Work experience in the community with high risk and vulnerable populations preferred

Why the DI?

The DI aims to be an "Employer of Choice" and affords each employee an opportunity to help make a real difference in our community, and more importantly in the lives of vulnerable and marginalized individuals.

We take great care in hiring the right people who fit, and who share our outlook on the value of people.

We believe in living our values in every word we speak and in every action we take, and we want people who understand this commitment.

(This is 12-month contract position)

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