Physicians provide client centered primary care to individuals who face structural barriers accessing health services and who experience a wide range of acute There will be opportunities to work at the main health centre, clinics embedded in supportive housing sites and in the 2 mobile outreach vans. In we will and chronic health challenges. The physicians use a harm reduction approach while collaborating with clients living in poverty, with chronic mental health illness and / or substance use issues. The physician must have an understanding of the principles of culturally competent and trauma informed care. be opening a 2nd health centre. The medical team has expertise in Hep C. HIV, and opioid agonist therapy. Physicians bill for data / statistic collection purposes which is a requirement of our funders. As a member of the team you will work in an environment that is committed to continuous learning and collaboration.
The health centre has 8 exam rooms which includes an embedded pharmacy, 2 mobile vans, 4 embedded clinic spaces in supportive housing sites. The team includes a Director, coordinators for both the health centre and outreach services, 20 physicians, 17 registered nurses, 2 mental health outreach clinicians, health outreach worker, 4 counsellors, 5 MOAs and a pharmacy team.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Family Practice • Victoria, BC, CA