Family Physician (Academic) – Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit
EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Humber River Health ("HRH") is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization operates Hennick Humber Hospital, a 1.8 million square foot, fully digital acute care facility, with 722 acute inpatient beds and support from more than 4,000 staff, approximately 800 physicians, and over 1,000 volunteers. HRH also operates Reactivation Care Centres at the Finch and Church Campuses through a unique multi-hospital partnership focused on specialized care for patients designated as Alternative Level of Care.
Equity and inclusivity are central to HRH’s mission and are shared priorities with the North Western Toronto Ontario Health Team (“NWT OHT”). HRH’s 2023–26 Strategic Plan focuses on strengthening its role as a community academic healthcare institution, with key objectives that include:
- evolving workflows and scopes of practice;
- advancing the use of technology to enhance care and outcomes;
- expanding partnerships to advance the delivery of equitable and inclusive care; and
strengthening medical education programs.
As an associate member of the Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (“TAHSN”), HRH offers academic opportunities across professions. In partnership with the University of Toronto, HRH established Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit, providing residents with opportunities to train with academic and community-based family physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
As Canada’s first fully digital hospital and home to the country’s first digital Command Centre, HRH is committed to innovation, research, and academic excellence. The HRH Research Institute supports digital healthcare innovation, while the Command Centre functions as a central hub for managing patient flow and enhancing care quality. HRH leverages closed-loop automation, robotics, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve patient safety, outcomes, and system efficiency using real-time hospital data.
At the heart of this digital transformation are the people who make it possible. HRH’s culture has been shaped by the dedication and support of its staff, physicians, and volunteers, who share a common belief: that together, we can transform the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the broader healthcare landscape. With exceptional teams driving innovation, strong resolve, and a commitment to excellence, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.
We are looking for a:
Family Physician (Academic) – Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit
Position Summary
Join a collegial and supportive team of six academic family physicians at the Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU) at Humber River Health. We are seeking a family physician with an interest in medical education to establish a full-time comprehensive family practice while contributing to the teaching and supervision of residents and medical students.
The successful candidate will provide clinical care a minimum of five half-days per week, in addition to weekly learner supervision. Opportunities for leadership roles within the FMTU may be available for interested candidates.
The FMTU is located on the ground floor of Humber River Health and is supported by a strong interprofessional team, including on-site nursing, social work, and dietician, with plans to expand to include additional allied health professionals. The practice operates within a Family Health Organization (FHO) model.
Further details about this exciting opportunity are available upon request.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply in confidence by forwarding a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and an EDI statement* to:
Dr. Priya Sood MD CCFP FCFP (PC)
Co-Chief - Department of Family and Community Medicine, Humber River Health
Send via E-mail: [email protected]
Application Deadline: June 19, 2026
Only candidates selected to move forward in the selection process will be contacted.
*Equity, diversity, inclusion, indigeneity and accessibility (EDIIA) are important values at HRH & UofT. The search committee would appreciate a brief statement regarding your commitment to the application of these principles. You may wish to mention relevant contributions to EDIIA in areas such as leadership, quality Improvement, teaching, mentorship, scholarship and/or outreach.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At HRH, our staff, physicians and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be one of 2023’s Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., and support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivate a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. As a member of TAHSN, we are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care, and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism and respect.
Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding HRH is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQI+.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at HRH. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.
The hospital reserves the right not to appoint anyone to this position.