Family Medicine Physician – Addictions

Health PEI is seeking a Family Medicine Physician with additional training and experience in addiction treatment to provide facility-based in-patient and community-based out-patient addiction treatment.

The Family Medicine Physician – Addictions is responsible for providing daily coverage to the inpatient withdrawal manage unit at the Provincial Addictions Treatment Facility and may provide outpatient withdrawal management services and participate in multi-disciplinary rounds.  The physician will provide both hospital and community-based services as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Health PEI is a crown corporation responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. Health PEI’s Head Office is located in Charlottetown.

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Start Date: Starting Immediately

Job Duties:

• The Focused Family Medicine physician is responsible for the provision of clinical services to clients of the Provincial Addictions Treatment Facility (PATF) and the Mental Health & Addictions Campus. The Physician is expected to ensure appropriate, comprehensive treatment is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records, participating in chart reviews, patient counseling, patient teaching, discussion of problem cases, and answering patient inquiries and providing, or directing them to, appropriate treatment. The Physician will provide guidance to clients and their families when required.
• Support clinical pathways for individuals with substance use issues presenting in the Emergency Department Short Stay Unit (EDSSU).
• The Physician will act as a consultant in Family Medicine Addictions to other physicians and primary care providers in Prince Edward Island. The Physician will work collaboratively with other health care workers such as Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, etc. to plan and deliver competent health services. The Physician will provide substance use consults, suggested treatments, and assist addiction staff in the development of case plans for PATF clients. The Physician will establish a team approach to providing medical and psycho-educational services to clients.
• The Physician will provide hospital inpatient coverage and is required to participate equitably in an on-call schedule, based on a full-time equivalent, with individual commitment to be not more frequently than averaging 1 in 3 call schedule (122 days/year). The Physician shall cooperate in the development of an on-call/vacation schedule.
• The Physician will provide a variety of approaches ranging from harm reduction to abstinence-based interventions in meeting the needs of clients.
• The Physician will perform non-clinical duties as assigned by the Medical Director and the Chief Medical Officer, including quality improvement committees.

Hours of Work:

• Full-time hours for a salaried physician is defined as 37.5 hours per week; 1950 hours per year;
• Full-time contract-for-service hours is based on a maximum of 1,725 hours per year;
• On-call coverage as required.

Remuneration:

Health PEI offers payment modality options including:

• Fee-for-Service – Under this model, physicians are compensated for each service provided, in accordance with the Tariff of Fees outlines in the Physician Services Agreement. This model offers maximum flexibility in terms of scheduling, service volume, and practice style. Physicians typically operate through a professional corporation, which may offer tax advantages. Most physicians are responsible for overhead costs, which average around 25% of total billings. While this model does not include paid employee benefits, physicians have access to negotiated benefits through the Physician Services Agreement

• Salary – Physicians employed under the salaried model enter into an employee-employer relationship with Health PEI. This model includes a defined schedule, assigned duties, and a comprehensive suite of employment benefits such as:
  • Health and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP matching

Compensation: $151.86 per hour (equivalent to $296,127 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

• Contract-for-Service – Physicians working under a Contract for Service are compensated hourly, as outlined in the Physician Services Agreement. While this model does not include traditional employment benefits (e.g., paid vacation, health and dental, RRSP matching), it does provide access to negotiated benefits such as parental leave. The hourly rate includes an additional amount in lieu of benefits. This model may offer tax advantages for physicians who choose to incorporate. 

Compensation: $185 per hour (equivalent to $319,125 annually for a 1.0 FTE)

Providing inpatient care at addiction treatment facilities on weekends and holidays, as part of the physician call schedule, is considered outside regular Salaried or Contract-for-Service hours and is compensated on a fee-for-service basis.

Incentives:

• Qualified and licensable candidates may be eligible for a return in service grant of up to $100,000 with a 3 year commitment to Health PEI pro-rated to the FTE.
• Eligible moving expense reimbursement of up to $10,000 is available;
• Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities;
• Access to hospital-based electronic patient record system with lab and x-ray reports from office; and
• Other incentives as per the Physician Services Agreement.

Certifications and Eligibility Requirements:

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island;
• Eligible for certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada;
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA);
• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging;
• Additional training and experience in addiction treatment, both inpatient and community based settings;
• Work experience preferable with at least 1- 2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.

Atlantic Registry

As of May 1, 2023, physicians whose primary practice is in Atlantic Canada (and hold a general registration in either PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador) may be eligible to obtain registration to practice in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces via the Atlantic Registry. For more information or to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry, contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island today! 

In the event of a discrepancy in information on this website and the Physician Services Agreement, the Physician Services Agreement shall prevail.

Application Deadline:

• Open until filled.

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