About the Opportunity

Join a tight-knit, welcoming community in Northeastern Ontario where your skills and compassion will make a powerful difference. In our community, nearly 60% of residents are currently without a family physician, leading to a significant gap in primary healthcare services. As a family physician, you will play a critical role in improving health outcomes, reducing emergency department reliance, and restoring continuity of care for individuals and families.

This is more than just a job – it’s a calling to serve where you’re truly needed. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced physician seeking meaningful work, you will find both professional fulfillment and lifestyle balance here.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centred primary care to a diverse population.

• Develop longitudinal care relationships with patients across all life stages.

• Participate in the management of chronic diseases, preventative care, and minor procedures.

• Collaborate with hospital and emergency department colleagues for inpatient care and coverage (if applicable).

• Work with allied health professionals and community partners to support a team-based care approach. (FHT)

What We Offer

• A supportive, flexible, and collegial working environment.

• Payment model through a Family Health Organization (FHO)

• Financial incentives for rural and remote practice (up to 200,00$ in grants and up to 200,000$ in 0% loans)

• Relocation assistance and potential housing options.

• Opportunity to shape your own practice (office-based, ER, inpatient mix depending on your interest).

• Professional autonomy and a strong sense of purpose.

• Outdoor lifestyle: enjoy hiking, canoeing, fishing, snowmobiling, and a true connection to nature.

Qualifications

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice in Ontario by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

• Certification in Family Medicine (CCFP) preferred.

• Interest in rural generalist medicine, including ER or hospital work (if applicable).

Why Hearst?

Hearst is a community that's resilient and rich in culture, has community spirit, and natural beauty. Practicing medicine here means having a direct impact on people’s lives every day, while enjoying affordable living, work-life balance, and the satisfaction of closing the healthcare gap.