Locums - Petersburg, Virginia, OB/GYN Job

Updated 10/27/26
Petersburg, Virginia, United States
Physician
Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Locums – Petersburg, Virginia, OB/GYN Job

Start Date: 12/17/2026

Coverage Dates

  • December 17–24, 2026

  • December 31, 2026

  • Potential for ongoing coverage based on future scheduling needs

Schedule & Call Coverage

  • 24-hour call shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

  • Call ratio: 1:4

  • Clinic schedule includes approximately 20 patients

  • Average callback volume: Less than 1 callback per 24-hour shift

  • Providers will receive calls from the answering service

  • Local candidates preferred

Practice Setting

  • Hospital-based OB/GYN and call coverage, with clinic responsibilities
  • Trauma Level III
  • 9 labor and delivery beds
  • 20 postpartum beds
  • 4 physicians in the practice
  • Support staff includes:

    • OBHG hospitalist

    • Surgical assistants

    • 3–4 nurses per shift

  • Average nursery admissions: 2–3 per day

  • EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

  • Provide 24-hour OB/GYN call coverage

  • Provide clinic care for scheduled patients

  • Manage hospital patients, including labor and delivery and inpatient rounding

  • Care for unassigned patients presenting to the hospital

  • Perform required obstetric and gynecologic procedures

  • Coordinate care with maternal-fetal medicine (MFM), which manages most high-risk patients

Required Procedures

  • Cesarean sections

  • Vaginal deliveries

  • Suction dilation and curettage (D&C)

  • Ectopic pregnancy management

  • Ovarian torsion management

  • Abnormal uterine bleeding management

Requirements

  • Board certified in OB/GYN

  • Active Virginia medical license

  • Active Virginia DEA and CSR

Required Certifications

  • ACLS

  • BLS

  • ABOG

What Is Great About Petersburg, Virginia?

  • History and culture: Explore Old Towne Petersburg, historic architecture, museums, and Civil War history.

  • Outdoor recreation: Enjoy local parks, trails, and outdoor spaces along the Appomattox River.

  • Convenient location: Petersburg offers access to Richmond’s restaurants, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

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