Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Locum OB/GYN Physician Petersburg, VA
Provide locum OB/GYN coverage at a leading facility in Petersburg, Virginia, with 24-hour call shifts paired with clinic responsibilities. This opportunity offers a $19.50 hourly pay rate, comprehensive benefits, weekly direct deposit, and potential for ongoing coverage beginning October 26, 2026.
Quick Facts

• Location: Petersburg, Virginia
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• End Date/Duration: Potential for ongoing coverage; specific coverage dates include 12/17 24/2026 and 12/31/2026
• Shift: 24-hour call, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m., with clinic responsibilities and approximately 20 patients scheduled
• Hours/Week: Not specified
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• License/Certs: Not specified
• Experience: OB/GYN experience required; specific years not provided

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $19.50
• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 employees
• Robust referral bonus program
• 24/7 dedicated support team
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You ll Do

• Provide OB/GYN hospital and call coverage.
• Evaluate and manage patients in the clinic and hospital setting.
• Perform C-sections and vaginal deliveries.
• Perform suction D&Cs, evaluate ectopic pregnancies, and manage ovarian torsion and abnormal bleeding.
• Respond to calls from the answering service and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with OB/GYN providers, hospitalists, nurses, surgical assistants, and other care team members.
• Document patient care using the EPIC electronic medical record system.

What You Need
Required

• OB/GYN physician qualifications appropriate for locum tenens practice.
• Ability to provide 24-hour hospital call coverage and clinic care.
• Competence with C-sections, vaginal deliveries, suction D&Cs, ectopic pregnancies, ovarian torsion, and abnormal bleeding.
• Clean professional background for temporary approval consideration.

Preferred

• Local availability in or near Petersburg, Virginia.
• Experience providing hospital-based OB/GYN call coverage.

About the Assignment
This assignment supports a hospital-based OB/GYN service with 9 labor and delivery beds and 20 postpartum beds. The care team includes OB/GYN providers, an OB hospitalist, surgical assistants, and 3 4 nurses per shift. Most high-risk patients are managed by Maternal-Fetal Medicine, while laborist support is available for hospital deliveries and rounding. Apply today to discuss coverage needs and next steps.


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