Locum OB/GYN Physician – High Volume Practice – Richmond, VA

Location: Richmond, VA
Position Type: Locum-to-Perm | Physician – OB/GYN

Overview

Well-established OB/GYN practice in Richmond, Virginia seeking a Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN Physician to provide coverage during a physician medical leave. This opportunity offers a balanced mix of office-based care, hospital call, and procedural work with strong clinical and midwife support.

Practice Highlights

• Office and hospital-based OB/GYN practice

• Coverage dates: May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026

• Reason for coverage: Physician on medical leave

• 25–30 scheduled patients per day

• 4 physicians in practice (1 on leave) and 5 midwives

• One-on-one clinical support per provider (CMA, LPN, RN)

• 3 exam rooms per provider

• Onsite lab and ultrasound available

• NICU Level III

• Trauma Level II

• EMR: Epic (EPC)
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN – REQUIRED

• Active Virginia license (or willingness to obtain) – REQUIRED

• Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days – REQUIRED

• BLS and ACLS – REQUIRED

• Provider must be local (mileage reimbursement only) – REQUIRED

• Provider must state travel origin at time of name clear – REQUIRED
  
  

Schedule & Coverage

• Office hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• 24-hour call coverage (weekdays included with office schedule)

• Call schedule managed via Perfect Serve

• Call ratio: 1 in 4

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: ~120 days after approved submission
  
  

Clinical Scope & Required Procedures

Obstetrics:

• Low-risk pregnancy management (90%)

• High-risk pregnancy care (10%)

• FHR interpretation (NST, CST, FSE)

• OB ultrasound performance and interpretation

• Level I/screening ultrasounds (viability)

• Seasoned ultrasound techs perform scans for provider reads

Labor & Delivery:

• Routine vaginal deliveries

• Low forceps deliveries

• C-section decision-making and performance

• Complicated deliveries (breech, multiples, abruptions)

• VBACs

• Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations

• C-section rate: approximately 10%

Gynecology:

• Office/minor GYN procedures: IUDs, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP

• Surgical GYN (open/laparoscopic – diagnostic/minor): tubal ligation, LOAs, chromal tubation

• Operative/major procedures: ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOAs

• Average GYN surgeries per day: 1–4 (provider preference)
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Locum-to-Perm opportunity

• Supportive, high-functioning clinical environment

• Strong midwife and nursing support

• Mileage reimbursement for local providers

• Opportunity for long-term placement following assignment
  
  

Why Richmond, VA?

Richmond offers a strong medical community, affordable cost of living, and access to urban amenities, historic neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation, making it an attractive place to live and practice.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN opportunity in Virginia, reach out for full details.