Locum OB/GYN Physician - High Volume Practice - Richmond, VA

Job Description


Location: Richmond, VA
Position Type: Locum-to-Perm | Physician - OB/GYN
Overview

Well-established OB/GYN practice in Richmond, Virginia seeking a Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN Physician to provide coverage during a physician medical leave. This opportunity offers a balanced mix of office-based care, hospital call, and procedural work with strong clinical and midwife support.
Practice Highlights

• Office and hospital-based OB/GYN practice
• Coverage dates: May 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
• Reason for coverage: Physician on medical leave
• 25-30 scheduled patients per day
• 4 physicians in practice (1 on leave) and 5 midwives
• One-on-one clinical support per provider (CMA, LPN, RN)
• 3 exam rooms per provider
• Onsite lab and ultrasound available
• NICU Level III
• Trauma Level II
• EMR: Epic (EPC)

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN - REQUIRED
• Active Virginia license (or willingness to obtain) - REQUIRED
• Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days - REQUIRED
• BLS and ACLS - REQUIRED
• Provider must be local (mileage reimbursement only) - REQUIRED
• Provider must state travel origin at time of name clear - REQUIRED

Schedule & Coverage

• Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 24-hour call coverage (weekdays included with office schedule)
• Call schedule managed via Perfect Serve
• Call ratio: 1 in 4
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: ~120 days after approved submission

Clinical Scope & Required Procedures

Obstetrics:

• Low-risk pregnancy management (90%)
• High-risk pregnancy care (10%)
• FHR interpretation (NST, CST, FSE)
• OB ultrasound performance and interpretation
• Level I/screening ultrasounds (viability)
• Seasoned ultrasound techs perform scans for provider reads

Labor & Delivery:

• Routine vaginal deliveries
• Low forceps deliveries
• C-section decision-making and performance
• Complicated deliveries (breech, multiples, abruptions)
• VBACs
• Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations
• C-section rate: approximately 10%

Gynecology:

• Office/minor GYN procedures: IUDs, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP
• Surgical GYN (open/laparoscopic - diagnostic/minor): tubal ligation, LOAs, chromal tubation
• Operative/major procedures: ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOAs
• Average GYN surgeries per day: 1-4 (provider preference)

Compensation & Benefits

• Locum-to-Perm opportunity
• Supportive, high-functioning clinical environment
• Strong midwife and nursing support
• Mileage reimbursement for local providers
• Opportunity for long-term placement following assignment

Why Richmond, VA?

Richmond offers a strong medical community , affordable cost of living, and access to urban amenities, historic neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation , making it an attractive place to live and practice.
How to Apply

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