Overview
Family Physician — Practice Takeover Smithville Family Health Team (FHT) | FHO Model | Office + Inpatient Location: Smithville, Ontario (Niagara Region) Start date: 2026 Practice Type: Full-scope family medicine in a Family Health Organization (FHO) with allied-health supports through the Smithville Family Health Team (FHT). Includes inpatient coverage at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH, Hamilton Health Sciences).
The Opportunity
Smithville FHT is seeking a collegial Family Physician to assume an established community practice from a departing physician. This is a turnkey transition with a stable patient panel and full interdisciplinary supports. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive office-based care and participate in inpatient care/call at WLMH (Grimsby), minutes from the clinic.
Practice Highlights
- Turnkey takeover: Established roster of patients with room to grow
- Team-based care (FHT): On-site access to RN/RPN, NP, social work, dietitian, chronic disease & mental-health programs
- FHO model: Blended capitation with shadow billing; after-hours requirements per FHO agreement
- Inpatient medicine: Admit/manage FHO patients at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (Hamilton Health Sciences); call shared [1 in 8]
- Space & overhead: Modern exam rooms, shared utilities/supplies; overhead competitive
- Schedule: Flexible clinic hours; protected admin time; option to add LTC, palliative, OB, or ER shifts if desired
- Community: Family-friendly, fast-growing area with easy access to Hamilton, St. Catharines, and the GTA
Remuneration & Incentives
- FHO blended capitation per MOH schedule + shadow billing for outside-basket services
- Inpatient billings via OHIP fee-for-service; hospital stipends where applicable
Candidate Profile
- Passion for full-scope family medicine and team-based care
- Comfortable with inpatient medicine (or willing to be mentored)
- Collaborative, patient-centred, and committed to continuity of care
Licensing & Eligibility
- CPSO Independent Practice (or eligible) in Family Medicine
- CFPC certification (CCFP) preferred (or equivalent)
- Candidates requiring supervision/assessment considered if eligible under CPSO pathways; assistance available with onboarding, hospital privileges, and relocation
Why Smithville FHT?
- Stable FHO + robust FHT supports = more time for clinical care
- Manageable call with supportive hospitalist and specialist networks
- Excellent quality of life in a welcoming community, with quick access to urban amenities
How to Apply
Please send a brief cover note and CV (PDF) to:
Jill Croteau, Physician Recruitment Mananger, Niagara Region
Email: [email protected]