Family Physician Opportunity

Family Health Organization (FHO+) Maternity Coverage (1 year) Guelph, Ontario

 A rare and exciting opportunity is available for a Family Physician to join a thriving, established Family Health Organization (FHO+) in Guelph, Ontario. An experienced physician is planning a maternity leave starting January 2027 until January 2028 and is looking for coverage for the next 12 months. Potential for a permanent opportunity within the FHO after the 12 months. There It is a well-managed collegial group practice with a roaster of 950 patients ranging from pediatrics to elder care. This opportunity offers the ideal combination of practice stability, interdisciplinary support and flexibility. 

Family Practice Highlights

Schedule & Coverage

·        Five (5) half-days per week (flexibility around scheduling throughout the week)

• Flexible locum duration, with shorter-term commitments welcome and considered

·        Light on-call commitment:

o   1–2 evenings per month

o   1–2 weekends per year

Collaborative Practice Environment

Join a friendly, collegial group of 5 other family physicians

Well-supported interdisciplinary team including:

·        Medical Office Assistants (MOAs)

·        Nurse

·        Nurse Practitioner (NP)

·        Primary Care Nurse Clinician

Guelph Family Health Team Support

Affiliated with the Guelph Family Health Team (FHT), providing access to a broad range of allied health services and programs, including:

·        Diabetes Care

·        INR Clinic

·        Psychiatry

·        Social Work

·        Dietitian

·        Wellness Programs

EMR -  TELUS PSS

Compensation

·        $550 per half-day, including

o   FHO+ hourly billings

o   Stipend

·        $300/week stipend for inbox coverage

·        100% of all other billings, including:

o   Third-party billings

o   Shadow billings

o   Out-of-basket billings

About the City of Guelph

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Guelph offers an exceptional quality of life. The city combines excellent schools, vibrant cultural and recreational amenities, and a welcoming community atmosphere. With convenient access to the Greater Toronto Area, Guelph provides the ideal balance of urban accessibility and small-city living.

About the Guelph Family Health Team (FHT)

Established and supporting Guelph and surrounding communities since 2006. Guelph FHT offers team-based care with nurse practitioners, primary care nurse clinicians, registered dietitians, mental health counsellors, and clinical pharmacists. They have access to Diabetes Care Guelph, INR, Psychiatry and Wellness Programs. They support over 95 family doctors, 120,000 patients across 25 offices.

Application Information

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and expression of interest to:

Frank Sibbio, Physician Recruiter

Guelph Family Health Team & Guelph General Hospital

Email: ***@gghorg.ca (🔒 Premium)

Please reference Job #FP-2026-001 in the subject line of your application.