Rural Family Medicine Locum Program: Locum Physician Eligibility and Participation
Eligibility Criteria
- A valid Certificate of Registration from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
- A current Certificate of Professional Conduct from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
- Membership in good standing with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
- An active Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) billing number and billing privileges. For more information about registering for a billing number.
You may be required to possess a valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), depending on the community’s requirements.
Participation
Finding a Locum Assignment
Locum assignments are arranged directly between locum physicians and eligible communities.
Physicians can search locum opportunities on HFOJobs.
Before Starting a Locum Assignment
Make sure you:
- Receive pre-approval from RFMLP (contract issued) to ensure you are eligible for funding;
- Confirm locum dates and other arrangements such as on-call requirements and billing splits with the rural physician community;
- Arrange your own hospital privileges when providing hospital coverage;
- Review the Locum Physician Expense Claim Form and then make your own arrangements regarding travel and accommodation.
To ensure full reimbursement, physicians should review the travel and reimbursement parameters outlined below and on the expense claim form in advance of making any travel arrangements.
New locum physicians are also required to download, complete and submit:
After You Complete a Locum Assignment: Submitting an Expense Claim
For timely reimbursement, expense claims and original receipts should be submitted to RFMLP within 30 days of the date of service. Expense claims submitted after six months of the date of service will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Download and complete:
Last Updated: December 09, 2025