Northern Health
Remote Family Physician for Addiction Care
Job Description
Become a key part of the Northern Health Virtual Substance Use Stream as a Family Physician focusing on addiction treatment and support. Utilize virtual platforms to connect empathetically with patients requiring substance-use care.
In this role, prescribers will deliver culturally safe and trauma-informed services while engaging in virtual Opioid Agonist Therapy and Pharmaceutical Alternatives. You’ll collaborate closely with the Northern Health Virtual Primary & Community Care Clinic and work to facilitate connections to local resources. This position allows for flexible, remote work opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct virtual consultations for therapy and assessment
• Prescribe appropriate treatments for substance use
• Ensure timely connections to community support resources
• Foster collaboration with healthcare partners
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
Requirements:
• Experience in addiction medicine or similar fields
• Profi...
In this role, prescribers will deliver culturally safe and trauma-informed services while engaging in virtual Opioid Agonist Therapy and Pharmaceutical Alternatives. You’ll collaborate closely with the Northern Health Virtual Primary & Community Care Clinic and work to facilitate connections to local resources. This position allows for flexible, remote work opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct virtual consultations for therapy and assessment
• Prescribe appropriate treatments for substance use
• Ensure timely connections to community support resources
• Foster collaboration with healthcare partners
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
Requirements:
• Experience in addiction medicine or similar fields
• Profi...