Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Obstetrics and Gynecology in Petersburg, VA

Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Location: Petersburg, VA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

• Rates: Open / Negotiable

• December 17-24, 2026
• December 31, 2026
• Potential for Ongoing Coverage
• Coverage Dates Subject to Change Based on Clinical Needs

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Required
• ABOG Certification - Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Required
• 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

• 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

• Facility Name
• Last Date Worked
• Staffing Agency

• 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