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JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Petersburg, VA
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Jul 20, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: 24-hour call (7a-7a) on designated dates; clinic on non-call days
- Call Type: In-House
- Call Ratio: 1:4
- Reason for Coverage: Vacancy (personal leave)
- Callback Rate: Less than 1 callback per 24-hour shift
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- September: 4, 16, 23, 24, 28
- October: 5, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 26
- November: 2, 10, 13, 14, 15, 26, 27
- December: 11, 17, 21, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31
- Average Daily Volume: Nursery admissions 2-3 per day; clinic ~20 patients per day
- Rounding: Not included (handled by Laborist)
- Phone Consults: Yes
- Case Mix: OB/GYN including C-sections, vaginal deliveries, suction D&C, ectopic pregnancies, ovarian torsion, abnormal bleeding; MFM handles high-risk
- No. of Beds in Department: 9 L&D beds, 20 postpartum beds
- EMR System: EPIC
- Specialty Backup Available: MFM, OBHG hospitalist
- Support Staff Available: OBHG hospitalist, surgical assistants, 3-4 RNs per shift
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (if clean background)
- Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days
- C-sections
- Vaginal deliveries
- Suction D&C
- Ectopic pregnancies
- Ovarian torsion
- Abnormal bleeding
- Board: Board Certified (required)
- Licenses: Active VA license, DEA, CSR
- DEA: Active VA DEA and CSR
- Certifications: ABOG, BLS
- Experience: Minimum 50 deliveries and 15 c-sections in last 12 months
- Other Qualifications: Clean background (no malpractice) for temp privileges; must be able to cover call and listed dates
- Provide 24-hour call coverage for OB/GYN emergencies and deliveries
- Perform C-sections, vaginal deliveries, suction D&C, ectopic pregnancy management, ovarian torsion surgery, and treatment of abnormal bleeding
- Manage clinic patients on designated non-call days (approximately 20 patients per day)
- Collaborate with OBHG hospitalist and MFM for high-risk cases
- Maintain thorough documentation in EPIC and adhere to hospital protocols
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