Locum - Physician - OB/GYN

77 Consultants; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

77 Consultants is seeking an obstetrician-gynecologist to provide hospital coverage in Virginia. The role requires 24-hour on-call shifts (7 AM–7 AM) with daily clinic activity, and participation in labor and delivery with a team of surgeons and nurses.

Most high-risk cases are managed by Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, with the Laborist handling deliveries and rounding. Candidates must have Board Certification, ABOG, BLS, and Virginia licensure, plus active Virginia DEA/CSR.

Qualifications

• Board Certification is mandatory.
• Active Virginia DEA and CSR required.
• Virginia Medical License required.
• ABOG and BLS Certification required.
• Must be available for the specified coverage dates.
• Candidates must provide procedure logs showing at least 50 deliveries with 15 C-sections in the past 12 months.
• Self-query NPBD report required at application time.
• Clean background essential for temporary credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide obstetric on-call coverage 24 hours (7 AM–7 AM) with clinic duties.
• Perform cesarean sections and vaginal deliveries as needed.
• Manage high-volume obstetric cases with Maternal-Fetal Medicine as needed.
• Coordinate with OB hospitalists, surgical staff, and nursing team.
• Document care in EPIC EMR and participate in rounds.

Education

Board Certification

ABOG Certification

BLS Certification

Virginia Medical License

Job description

Job Overview: OBGYN Hospital Coverage Opportunity

Practice Environment:

OBGYN Hospital, offering both in-hospital and on-call services.

Coverage Dates:

Ongoing coverage potential; specific availability needed for December 17th-24th and the 31st.

Call Structure:

24-hour call from 7 AM to 7 AM, combined with clinic duties managing approximately 20 patients daily. Reason for Coverage: Temporary absence of one provider for personal reasons.

Call Ratio:

1:4

Facility Capacity:

9 beds in Labor & Delivery, 20 postpartum beds.

Physician Group:

4 physicians in the practice.

Support Staff:

Includes OBHG hospitalist, surgical assistants, and 3-4 nursing staff per shift.

Daily Nursery Admissions:

Approximately 2-3.

Call Volume:

Average of less than 1 callback per shift, managed through an answering service.

Documentation System:

EPIC EMR.

Required Skills/Procedures:

Proficient in C-sections, vaginal deliveries, suction D&C, management of ectopic pregnancies, ovarian torsion, and atypical bleeding. Most high-risk cases will be handled by Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists. Unreferred patients will be managed by the Laborist for deliveries and rounding.

Credentialing:

60-90 days; temporary privileges may be available for candidates with clean backgrounds and no malpractice history.

Candidate Preferences:

Preference for local providers, with full travel expenses covered for distant candidates.

Shift Details:

• Schedule: 7 AM to 7 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• On-Call Duties: Required

Qualifications:

• Board Certification: Mandatory
• Active Virginia DEA and CSR: Required
• Valid Virginia Medical License: Required
• ABOG and BLS Certification: Required
• Must be available for the specified coverage dates—no exceptions
• Candidates must present procedure logs evidencing a minimum of 50 deliveries, with at least 15 being C-sections in the past 12 months.
• Self-query NPBD report required at the time of application.
• Clean background is essential for temporary credentialing consideration.

Certification Requirements:

• ACLS
• BLS
• Board Certified

Licensure Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Virginia license.