Job Description

The Carefirst Family Health Team (FHT) is seeking

full-time

and

part-time permanent family physicians

to join our innovative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based care.

About Us

Carefirst FHT is committed to delivering exceptional, comprehensive primary care through a collaborative, team-based model that includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, dieticians, physiotherapists, and medical receptionists. We have a robust Chronic Disease Management and Prevention program, including a Diabetes Education Program, and are actively involved in many of the Ontario Health Team's primary care initiatives.

Our strong community partnerships ensure coordinated, high-quality, patient?centred care across the continuum. We work closely with the

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association

to provide truly integrated services.

On?site & Integrated Programs/Services include:

Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services) MINT Memory Clinic Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program Specialist clinics: psychiatry, cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, optometry, geriatric medicine, gynecology, chiropody, and audiology

Clinic Locations

We currently operate two well-established clinics in Scarborough and Richmond Hill. Beginning in Fall 2025, we will be expanding with five new locations to support continued growth and community needs.

Current clinic locations:

300 Silver Star Blvd, Scarborough (Midland / McNicoll) 420 Hwy 7 East, Richmond Hill (West Beaver Creek / Hwy 7)

New clinic locations:

Within Richmond Hill / Thornhill 360 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill (Highway 7 / Chalmers Rd) 105 Gibson Centre, Markham (Steeles Ave East/Warden Ave) Unionville Commons, Markham (Unionville Main Street/Highway 7 East)
Physicians will be assigned to a location that aligns with their preferences and residence, with occasional rotation to support clinic operations.

The Position

With this rapid expansion, we are looking for compassionate, team-oriented

family physicians

who are committed to delivering high-quality care and value interdisciplinary collaboration.

An existing patient waitlist offers an excellent opportunity to establish a thriving practice quickly. We welcome new graduates and international medical graduates fulfilling return-of-service requirements!

Why Join Carefirst?

Turn key set up with administrative and

multi-disciplinary health professionals support

Income stabilization program option, fully funded by MOHLTC Blended salary model position with benefits Flexible work schedule No on-call but 1 day of after-hours work required per week Fully EMR (Practice Solutions) equipped with training provided Knowledgeable nursing team Full administrative and leadership support (medical secretaries and executive director) Patients' full access to Carefirst's comprehensive social/healthcare programs Patients' access to Specialist Clinics operated by Carefirst Patient appointments are booked for 15 minutes; 30 minutes for physicals to allow ample time for assessment Online Appointment Booking and eReferrals are well integrated into the digitally enabled practice AI-powered scribe available

Qualifications

Licensed to practise as a family physician in Ontario and in good standing Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, time management and work ethic Team-oriented, compassionate and approachable Proficiency in a second language relevant to the local population is an asset

Application Deadline: 2025-08-17

Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person