Family Practice at Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Ottawa, Ontario |
Job ID: 16934 | |
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is a 628-bed, academic health science centre, providing leadership in clinical, educational and research activities in the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG), a fully affiliated teaching site for the University of Ottawa, is seeking Family Physicians with training or a special interest in addiction medicine. This academic center provides clinical service, teaching and research opportunities.The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center is seeking to recruit a Family Physician with exemplary credentials, and a demonstrated proficiency in working collegially and respectfully within medical and multidisciplinary teams. There is opportunity for active teaching and research, and the anticipation of participation in the administrative functioning of the hospital, either through committee work or leadership opportunities. Specifically, The Royal’s Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders (SUCD) Program provides specialized care to individuals with complex substance use disorders, moderate to severe mental health disorders, complicated physical health issues, and psychosocial vulnerabilities. The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is composed of a 3 campuses located in Eastern Ontario and is comprised of: The SUCD program has multiple services including medical withdrawal and stabilization inpatient unit (12 beds), concurrent disorders unit: residential (12 beds) and day treatment, transitional aged youth service (TAY), regional opioid intervention service (ROIS), rapid access addiction medicine clinic (RAAM), outreach, and an early intervention program in schools. Services are tailored to the unique needs of the individuals and communities we serve in Eastern Ontario and beyond. Addiction Medicine Physicians work as a member of dedicated and enthusiastic interdisciplinary teams that also include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, addiction counsellors, dietician, and recreation therapist. We are a busy program with innovative services. Our physicians are actively involved in teaching medical students and residents. Program evaluation is integrated into service delivery and we have an established program of research. Candidates should be knowledgeable and comfortable with a harm reduction, evidence based, trauma informed, motivational communication approach to substance use disorders. Responsibilities would include the provision of direct clinical services to patients with a willingness to rotate between various services within SUCD, teaching, and possible involvement in program evaluation/research. Skills required would include assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning (substance use disorders; common mental health disorders, physical health issues), management of withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids, provision of opioid agonist therapy, and prescribing of anti-craving and psychotropic medication. Opportunities may be available to provide medical services to other departments within the Royal if interested. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with individuals with substance use and concurrent disorder. The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop areas of specific interest within addiction medicine including academic presentations and research opportunities. Interested applicants should be excited about participating in the education of medical students and residents. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is essential. Bilingualism is an asset but not required. The successful candidate will possess: The successful candidate: Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible To apply directly for this position, please send your CV and letter of interest to Dr. Gail Beck, Interim Psychiatrist-in-Chief/ Chief of Staff, c/o Debra Munroe, Physician Administration Manager at: Debra.Munroe@theroyal.ca |
Summary
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Specialty |
Family Practice
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Province / State |
Ontario
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Employment Type |
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Eligible |
Physician
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Tagline |
Family Physicians
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Start Date |
immediately, see description above, or enquire
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Remuneration
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Remuneration |
FFS
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Billing / Overhead Split |
n/a
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Vacation / CME Leave |
n/a
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Additional Benefits |
n/a
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Qualification Requirements
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Education |
• Must have completed an accredited residency training program in family medicine. Preference will be given to those with a Fellowship in Addiction Medicine, or those with a Certificate of Added Competence (CAC) in addiction medicine or who are certificants with CSAM or ISAM or a diplomat of ABAM.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply, would be provided with training/mentorship and would be expected to work towards certification. |
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Certifications |
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Institution / Community Information
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Institution Name |
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
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Street Address 1 |
1145 Carling Avenue
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Street Address 2 |
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City / Town |
Ottawa
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Country |
Canada
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Postal / Zip Code |
K1Z 7K4
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Institution Description |
Mental Health Care Hospital
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Institution Size (Beds) |
151+
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Community Description |
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Community Size |
501k+
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Community Website |
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Geographic location may be approximate
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Contact for Applicants
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Contact Name |
Ms. Debra Munroe
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Phone |
613-722-6521 x 6937
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Fax |
613-715-5804
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