Physician - OAT and Substance Use Care (100-2079)

Physician - OAT and Substance Use Care )

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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician to join our team at the Western Communities Substance Use Program. As a Physician, you will play a vital role in providing outpatient Addiction Medicine Services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders in the Western Communities area.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain opioid agonist therapy (OAT) for stable clients.
• Conduct new patient consultations and initiate OAT for clients with opioid use disorder.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients, with a focus on managing withdrawal symptoms.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex overlapping pain and addiction disorders.
• Initiate OAT when required for opioid use disorders.
• Initiate anti-craving medication for clients with alcohol use disorder.
• Perform relevant diagnostic tes...