Program Physician, Physician Health Program

The Physician Health Program (PHP)

Our mission is care for the health of BC physicians, medical learners, and their family members by providing confidential, accessible services and collaborating with physician health partners. The BC PHP also supports physicians in Prince Edward Island and in Newfoundland and Labrador.

PHP is a responsive, high-quality care provider and community services navigator for physicians, trainees, retired physicians, residents, medical students, and their families. We offer a 24-hour intake helpline, along with counselling, system navigation, community referrals, and expert physician health support from in-house Program Physicians.

The opportunity

Program Physician (contractor). This is a part-time position requiring four sessions per week (14 hours).

Program Physicians will be paid the sessional rate according to the Physician Master Agreement. The opportunity is primarily clinical, although Program Physicians will be compensated for meeting attendance and receive protected, paid time for clinical administration, including documentation and team meetings.

Reporting to the Vice President, the Program Physician joins a team of experienced health professionals providing services that support physicians, trainees, and their families in overcoming challenges that are affecting their health and well-being.

Starting from the initial contact and continuing for the duration of the file being open, they will assist clients who are faced with a range of issues including physical or mental illness, substance use, relationship difficulties, workplace stress or burnout, workplace relationships, regulatory complaints, and more.

The Program Physician will:

• Conduct detailed intake assessments for physicians, physicians-in-training and their families.
• Co-create treatment plans with PHP Clinical Coordinator staff to assist clients in achieving their goals and connect clients to appropriate community resources.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical records of all interactions involving the PHP’s patients/clients.
• Review, monitor, and follow up with existing cases.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Participate in evaluation of the efficiency, quality, and delivery of the services, including participation in medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, chart reviews, and incident report reviews.
• Maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with all PHP staff.

What you bring

• Experienced Physician with current licensure by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in physician health and clinical experience in evaluating psychological, psychiatric and/or substance abuse conditions is an asset.
• Ability to promote and maintain strategic relationships with associated organizations such as regulatory bodies, professional associations, health organizations, educational institutions, legal representatives, and medical staff organizations.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, communication, and interpersonal skills including experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient computer skills required (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

The Physician Health Program thanks all individuals who express interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for further consideration will be notified.

Doctors of BC is committed to fair, inclusive and equitable practices in its engagement of independent contractors. We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic or other irrelevant distinction.