Locum - Physician - OB/GYN Petersburg, VA

Job description

Location:
Petersburg, VA

Petersburg offers a rich historical atmosphere in central Virginia, conveniently located between Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. The city provides excellent access to urban amenities while maintaining a close-knit community feel with reasonable cost of living.

Facility:
This regional medical center is part of a well-established healthcare network providing comprehensive women's health services to the community. The facility features a 9-bed labor and delivery unit with 20 postpartum beds, supported by experienced hospitalists, surgical assistants, and dedicated nursing staff to ensure excellent patient care.

Opportunity:
Physician - OB/GYN

Job Details:
• Provide comprehensive OB/GYN coverage including hospital call and potential clinic coverage
• Must be willing and able to cover both hospital and clinic settings to be considered
• Coverage dates needed: May-July with potential for ongoing coverage
• Specific dates include May 1-3, 6, 11, 14, 20 with clinic days May 7th, 12th, 21st, and 26th
• June coverage: 1, 4, 15, 18, 22, 26-28
• July coverage: 2, 4-5, 20, 24-26, 30
• Call ratio of 1 to 4 with average nursery admissions of 2-3 per day
• Less than 1 call back per 24-hour shift on average
• Handle C-sections, vaginal deliveries, suction D&C, ectopic pregnancies, ovarian torsion, and abnormal bleeding
• MFM will manage most high-risk patients; laborist handles unreferred hospital deliveries
• EPIC EMR system with support from OB hospitalist and surgical assistants
• Night call not required after clinic days
• Must be Board Certified with active VA DEA, CSR, and medical license
• ABOG and BLS certifications required
• Clean background and malpractice history essential
• Credentialing takes 60-90 days but temporary approval possible with clean background

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.