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