OBGYN | Physician | 13-Week Travel Contract – Petersburg, VA
Compensation
$6,150.00 - 7,280.00/week
OBGYN Physician Details
Location
Address : Petersburg, VA, 23805
Job Description
Locum Tenens OB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist) Physician – Petersburg, VA (13-week)
Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician in Petersburg, VA – Immediate on-site hospital and clinic coverage (13-week assignment) for board-certified obstetrician gynecologists. Join a well-established medical center providing obstetrics and gynecology care to the Petersburg community (zip 23805) and the greater Richmond, Virginia area.
Quick Job Snapshot
- Role: Locum Tenens OB/GYN / OB-GYN Physician (on-site)
- Location: Petersburg, VA (zip 23805) – Near Richmond, Virginia
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,150 – $7,280
- Assignment: 13 weeks (May 1 – July 31, 2026) with potential for ongoing coverage
- Setting: OBGYN Hospital & Clinic – OB/GYN hospitalist model
Job Details
- Shift: Varied 12-hour rotating shifts (7am–7am); clinic days typically 8:30am–3pm with 1-hour lunch
- Hours per Week: 36
- Call Ratio: 1:4; weekend coverage required
- Support Staff: OBHG hospitalist team, surgical assistants, 3–4 nurses per shift
- EMR: EPIC (EPIC EMR documentation required)
Required Qualifications
- Board Certified OBGYN / ABMS board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG)
- Active Virginia medical license (required prior to start)
- Active VA DEA and CSR
- BLS certification (AHA)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical OBGYN experience (hospital and clinic experience preferred)
- Ability to cover both clinic responsibilities and hospital call duties (C-sections and deliveries)
- Clean background required for temporary privileges; NPDB self-query during presentation
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care across hospital and clinic settings
- Manage labor and delivery, including C-sections and vaginal deliveries
- Perform essential OBGYN procedures: suction D&C, management of ectopic pregnancies, treatment for ovarian torsion, evaluation and management of abnormal bleeding
- Collaborate with Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) for high-risk obstetric patients
- Participate in call coverage, respond to answering service calls, and round on admitted patients
- Accurate, timely documentation in EPIC EMR and coordination with multidisciplinary care teams
This is a targeted locum tenens opportunity for OB/GYN physicians seeking short-term hospital and clinic work in Virginia. Ideal candidates include obstetrician gynecologists with prior hospitalist or on-call experience and familiarity with EPIC. Explore this Virginia OBGYN job and make a meaningful impact on patient care in Petersburg and the Richmond area.
Apply now to be considered for this locum tenens OB/GYN physician position in Petersburg, VA. For immediate consideration, submit your CV and availability or contact our locum recruiter to discuss logistics and credentialing timelines.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.