Virtual Fertility Physician

About Generation Fertility

Generation Fertility's promise to patients is that it's with them through every step that matters. Its clinics in Toronto West, Vaughan, Newmarket and Waterloo provide a complete range of fertility assessments and treatments, with strong pregnancy success rates.

The team is dedicated to advanced, individualized treatment plans, clear communication and unwavering support. Every call and question is answered with warmth and understanding, which has made Generation Fertility one of the highest-rated clinics in the country.

Services include fertility testing, IVF, IUI, innovative enhancements such as PGT-A genetic testing, donor and surrogacy solutions, egg freezing, and inclusive, affirming 2SLGBTQIA+ family building.

Generation Fertility is a proud partner in The Fertility Partners, Canada's largest coast-to-coast network of fertility practices. Together, the network collaborates on growing access to care, research and innovation, and delivering leading patient outcomes.

Role summary

The physician provides virtual fertility and reproductive health consultations to patients of the Toronto West, Waterloo, Vaughan and Newmarket clinics. They evaluate medical and reproductive histories, develop recommendations based on each patient's goals and clinical needs, and start appropriate patients on ovulation induction or intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatment.

This is a fully virtual role with flexible scheduling, starting at 4 hours a week. In-person testing, cycle monitoring and IUI procedures take place at the clinics, and patients who need IVF or other advanced treatment are referred to the clinics' REI specialists. Generation Fertility will provide digital resources for telehealth including scribing, counseling, and treatment.

Key responsibilities

Consultations

• Conduct virtual new patient consultations by video and phone for individuals and couples seeking reproductive help, including infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss.
• Take a thorough reproductive and medical history and review baseline fertility investigations completed at the clinics, such as hormone testing, ovarian reserve assessment, pelvic ultrasound, tubal assessment and semen analysis.
• Explain findings in plain language and outline treatment options, from ovulation induction and IUI to IVF, egg freezing and third-party reproduction.
• Start appropriate patients on ovulation induction with IUI treatment, including prescribing medications, and work with in-clinic nursing teams on cycle monitoring and IUI procedures.
• Triage, counsel and prescribe treatments in accord with specific evidenced based protocols provided by the Medical Director.
• Refer patients who need IVF, egg freezing or other advanced treatment to each clinic's REI specialists, and coordinate handoffs with nursing and patient support teams.
• Provide follow-up consultations to review results and answer questions.

Team and quality

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems.
• Follow clinic protocols and contribute to quality, safety and patient experience initiatives.
• Take part in network education and research through The Fertility Partners, where interested.

Qualifications and requirements

Required

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) and full licensure in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
• Certification in Family Medicine (CCFP), Internal Medicine (FRCPC) or Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRCSC).
• Current CMPA membership or equivalent malpractice coverage.
• Comfort delivering care by video and phone from a private, secure workspace.
• Availability for a minimum of 4 hours of patient care per week.
• Commitment to compassionate, inclusive, patient-centered care, including for 2SLGBTQIA+ patients.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to make patients feel heard, respected, and well cared for.

Preferred

• Experience with fertility treatment and reproductive health.
• Experience providing virtual care.

Prior experience in reproductive medicine is not required. Generation Fertility provides training in fertility consultations.

What we offer and how to apply

• Training in fertility consultations, plus close collaboration with experienced REI specialists across the network.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams at four clinics offering IVF, IUI and egg freezing.
• Access to the research, education and innovation of Canada's largest fertility network.
• Competitive compensation.