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OB/GYN Physician – Hospital & Call Coverage
Assignment Details
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based OB/GYN / Labor & Delivery / Outpatient Clinic
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 17, 2026
Assignment Duration: Intermittent Coverage With Potential for Ongoing Assignments
Coverage Need: OB/GYN Physician
Position Type: 24-Hour Call and Clinic Coverage
EMR: Epic
Open rates
Coverage Dates
December 17-24, 2026
December 31, 2026
Potential for Ongoing Coverage
Coverage Dates Subject to Change Based on Clinical Needs
Schedule
24-Hour Call Coverage
Call Hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM
Clinic Coverage During Assigned Dates
Approximately 20 Scheduled Clinic Patients
Call Rotation: 1:4
Average Callbacks: Fewer Than 1 Per 24-Hour Shift
Calls Received Through Answering Service
Patient Population / Volume
Obstetric Patients
Gynecologic Patients
Labor and Delivery Patients
Postpartum Patients
Outpatient OB/GYN Clinic Patients
Average Clinic Volume: Approximately 20 Patients
Average Nursery Admissions: 2-3 Per Day
Labor & Delivery Beds: 9
Postpartum Beds: 20
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Obstetric and Gynecologic Care
Provide 24-Hour OB/GYN Call Coverage
Evaluate and Manage Obstetric and Gynecologic Patients
Provide Outpatient OB/GYN Clinic Services
Perform Vaginal Deliveries
Perform Cesarean Sections
Perform Suction Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Evaluate and Manage Ectopic Pregnancies
Evaluate and Manage Ovarian Torsion
Evaluate and Manage Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Respond to Urgent and Emergent OB/GYN Consultations
Manage Labor and Delivery Patients as Appropriate
Provide Postpartum Care and Follow-Up
Coordinate Care With Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists for High-Risk Cases
Collaborate With Laborists, Surgical Assistants, and Nursing Staff
Respond to Calls Through the Answering Service
Document Patient Evaluations, Procedures, and Treatment Plans in Epic
Required Procedures / Skills
Vaginal Deliveries
Cesarean Sections
Suction Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Ectopic Pregnancy Management
Ovarian Torsion Management
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Management
Emergency Obstetric Care
Emergency Gynecologic Care
Labor and Delivery Management
Outpatient OB/GYN Care
24-Hour OB/GYN Call Coverage
Clinical Practice Details
Hospital-Based Obstetrics and Gynecology
24-Hour Call Coverage
Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities
Approximately 20 Scheduled Clinic Patients
Call Rotation: 1:4
Average Callbacks: Fewer Than 1 Per 24-Hour Shift
9 Labor and Delivery Beds
20 Postpartum Beds
Approximately 2-3 Nursery Admissions Per Day
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Support for Most High-Risk Patients
Laborist Coverage for Unreferred Patients, Including Deliveries and Rounding
Clinical Environment / Support
4 Physicians in Practice
OB/GYN Hospitalist / Laborist Support
Surgical Assistants
Approximately 3-4 Nurses Per Shift
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Support
Labor and Delivery Unit
Postpartum Unit
Answering Service for Call Coverage
Epic EMR
Requirements
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Required
ABOG Certification - Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Active Virginia Medical License - Required
Active Virginia DEA Registration - Required
Active Virginia Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) - Required
BLS Certification - Required
ACLS Certification - Listed Under Certification Requirements
Experience Providing Hospital-Based OB/GYN Care
Experience Performing Vaginal Deliveries
Experience Performing Cesarean Sections
Experience Performing Suction D&C Procedures
Experience Managing Ectopic Pregnancies
Experience Managing Ovarian Torsion
Experience Managing Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Must Be Comfortable Providing 24-Hour OB/GYN Call Coverage
Minimum 50 Deliveries Within the Last 12 Months - Required
At Least 15 Cesarean Sections Within the Last 12 Months - Required
Ability to Provide Procedure Logs During Credentialing - Required
Clean Background and Malpractice History Required for Temporary Privileges
Must Be Available for the Listed Coverage Dates
Submission Requirements
Current Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification / ABOG Documentation
Active Virginia Medical License
Active Virginia DEA Registration
Active Virginia CSR
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification Status
OB/GYN Clinical Experience
Vaginal Delivery Experience
Cesarean Section Experience
Procedure Logs Documenting at Least 50 Deliveries Within the Last 12 Months
Procedure Logs Documenting at Least 15 Cesarean Sections Within the Last 12 Months
Self-Query National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) Report Required at Presentation
Background and Malpractice History
Confirmation of Ability to Provide 24-Hour Call Coverage
Confirmation of Availability for All Requested Coverage Dates
Disclosure of Previous Employment or Assignments Within the Health System
For Previous Health System Assignments, Include:
Facility Name
Last Date Worked
Staffing Agency
Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 Days
Temporary Privileges May Be Considered for Candidates With Clean Backgrounds and No Malpractice History
Board Certification / ABOG Required
Active Virginia Medical License Required
Active Virginia DEA Registration Required
Active Virginia CSR Required
BLS Certification Required
ACLS Listed Under Certification Requirements
Procedure Logs Required During Credentialing
Minimum 50 Deliveries in the Previous 12 Months
Minimum 15 Cesarean Sections in the Previous 12 Months
Self-Query NPDB Report Required at Presentation
Clean Background Required for Temporary Privileges