Locums OBGYN Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified OB/GYN Physician for locum tenens coverage in Petersburg, Virginia. This opportunity includes 24-hour call coverage and scheduled clinic visits, providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care while a provider is away.

 

Schedule & Practice Details

·       Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (24-hour coverage)

·       Coverage Dates: December 17–24 and December 31, 2026

·       Coverage Potential: Ongoing opportunities may be available

·       Call Ratio: 1:4

·       Clinic Volume: Approximately 20 scheduled patients per day

·       Call-Back Volume: Fewer than one call-back per 24-hour shift on average; calls are received through an answering service

·       Practice Setting: Hospital-based OB/GYN and call coverage

·       Facility Capacity: 9 labor and delivery beds and 20 postpartum beds

·       Average Nursery Admissions: 2–3 per day

·       EMR: Epic

·       High-Risk Obstetrics: Most high-risk patients are managed by Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)

 

Responsibilities

·       Provide 24-hour OB/GYN call coverage and respond to patient needs.

·       Conduct scheduled outpatient clinic visits.

·       Manage labor and deliveries, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections.

·       Evaluate and treat gynecologic emergencies, including ectopic pregnancies and ovarian torsion.

·       Perform suction D&Cs and manage abnormal uterine bleeding.

·       Document patient encounters and treatment plans in Epic.

·       Coordinate care with MFM and other healthcare professionals as needed.

 

Requirements

·       Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology

·       Active Virginia medical license

·       Active Virginia DEA registration and Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)

·       ABOG certification

·       BLS certification

·       Ability to provide 24-hour call coverage on the specified dates