Locums – Petersburg, Virginia, OB/GYN Job
Start Date: 12/17/2026
Coverage Dates
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December 17–24, 2026
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December 31, 2026
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Potential for ongoing coverage based on future scheduling needs
Schedule & Call Coverage
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24-hour call shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
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Call ratio: 1:4
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Clinic schedule includes approximately 20 patients
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Average callback volume: Less than 1 callback per 24-hour shift
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Providers will receive calls from the answering service
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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
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Support staff includes:
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OBHG hospitalist
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Surgical assistants
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3–4 nurses per shift
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Average nursery admissions: 2–3 per day
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EMR: Epic
Responsibilities
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Provide 24-hour OB/GYN call coverage
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Provide clinic care for scheduled patients
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Manage hospital patients, including labor and delivery and inpatient rounding
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Care for unassigned patients presenting to the hospital
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Perform required obstetric and gynecologic procedures
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Coordinate care with maternal-fetal medicine (MFM), which manages most high-risk patients
Required Procedures
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Cesarean sections
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Vaginal deliveries
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Suction dilation and curettage (D&C)
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Ectopic pregnancy management
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Ovarian torsion management
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Abnormal uterine bleeding management
Requirements
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Board certified in OB/GYN
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Active Virginia medical license
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Active Virginia DEA and CSR
Required Certifications
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ACLS
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BLS
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ABOG
What Is Great About Petersburg, Virginia?
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History and culture: Explore Old Towne Petersburg, historic architecture, museums, and Civil War history.
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Outdoor recreation: Enjoy local parks, trails, and outdoor spaces along the Appomattox River.
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Convenient location: Petersburg offers access to Richmond’s restaurants, entertainment, and cultural attractions.
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