OBGYN | Physician | 13-Week Travel Contract – Richmond, VA

Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician – Richmond, VA (23226)

Locum Tenens OB/GYN Physician in Richmond, VA — MD/DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible; active Virginia license or willing to obtain. Join a collaborative women's health team providing outpatient obstetrics, gynecology, and hospital-based call coverage while a physician is on medical leave. This Richmond locum tenens opportunity combines clinic continuity, labor & delivery care, and surgical gynecology in the West End of Richmond, VA.

Job Details

• Position Type: Locum Tenens (Travel/Contract) – OB/GYN Physician (Richmond OB/GYN job)
• Location: Richmond, VA 23226 (Office and Hospital/Call Coverage) — Richmond West End, Virginia
• Start Date: May 1, 2026
• End Date: August 31, 2026
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift Duration: 8-hour clinic days (8:00a–4:00p) plus 24-hour call coverage on weekdays and weekends
• Call Schedule: 1 in 4 rotation, includes 24-hour weekend call (labor & delivery/hospitalist coverage)
• Patient Volume: 25–30 scheduled patients per day (outpatient OB/GYN; obstetrics and gynecology)
• Practice Team: 4 physicians (1 on leave), 5 midwives, 5 APPs, and dedicated 1:1 clinical support (CMA, LPN, RN)
• Onsite Resources: Lab and ultrasound available; 3 exam rooms per provider; support for obstetrics, ultrasound screening, and outpatient procedures
• EMR: EPCT (electronic medical record)
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $6,980–$8,270 (competitive locum tenens OB/GYN pay)
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 120 days after approved candidate submission
• Local Candidates Preferred: Only mileage reimbursed; must state travel origin at time of name clear

Job Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology (required)
• Active Virginia medical license, or willingness to obtain VA license (required)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• Self-query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation (required)
• At least 1 year of OB/GYN clinical experience with labor & delivery exposure preferred
• Experience providing routine and complex obstetric and gynecologic care, including surgical gynecology and office procedures
• Local commuting required for hospital-based call and clinic coverage in Richmond, VA

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care in both outpatient clinic and hospital settings (labor & delivery, inpatient care)
• Manage predominantly low-risk OB population (~90%) with experience handling occasional high-risk cases (~10%) and appropriate escalation to maternal-fetal specialists
• Interpret fetal heart rate monitoring and perform/interpret Level I OB ultrasounds (screening)
• Perform routine and complex deliveries including vaginal, C-section, breech, multiples, VBACs, and repair of 3rd/4th degree lacerations
• Conduct office-based gynecology procedures (IUD placement, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP, etc.) and surgical gynecology (open and laparoscopic diagnostic/operative procedures) as indicated
• Collaborate closely with physicians, midwives, APPs, and clinical support staff to deliver patient-centered women's health care
• Document and manage patient care using the EPCT electronic medical record; maintain accurate clinical notes and billing documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation, triage obstetric patients, and coordinate hospital admissions and operative care when needed

Apply now to make a meaningful impact in women's health. Join our Richmond, VA locum tenens team and experience a rewarding OB/GYN role serving the West End community. Click to apply or contact us for more details about this Richmond OB/GYN opportunity and credentialing timeline.

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.