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Job Description
Location: Richmond, VA
Position Type: Locum-to-Perm | Physician - OB/GYN
Overview
Well-established OB/GYN practice in Richmond, Virginia seeking a Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN Physician to provide coverage during a physician medical leave. This opportunity offers a balanced mix of office-based care, hospital call, and procedural work with strong clinical and midwife support.
Practice Highlights
Office and hospital-based OB/GYN practice
Coverage dates: May 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Reason for coverage: Physician on medical leave
25-30 scheduled patients per day
4 physicians in practice (1 on leave) and 5 midwives
One-on-one clinical support per provider (CMA, LPN, RN)
3 exam rooms per provider
Onsite lab and ultrasound available
NICU Level III
Trauma Level II
EMR: Epic (EPC)
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN - REQUIRED
Active Virginia license (or willingness to obtain) - REQUIRED
Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days - REQUIRED
BLS and ACLS - REQUIRED
Provider must be local (mileage reimbursement only) - REQUIRED
Provider must state travel origin at time of name clear - REQUIRED
Schedule & Coverage
Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
24-hour call coverage (weekdays included with office schedule)
Call schedule managed via Perfect Serve
Call ratio: 1 in 4
Estimated credentialing timeframe: ~120 days after approved submission
Clinical Scope & Required Procedures
Obstetrics:
Low-risk pregnancy management (90%)
High-risk pregnancy care (10%)
FHR interpretation (NST, CST, FSE)
OB ultrasound performance and interpretation
Level I/screening ultrasounds (viability)
Seasoned ultrasound techs perform scans for provider reads
Labor & Delivery: Routine vaginal deliveries
Low forceps deliveries
C-section decision-making and performance
Complicated deliveries (breech, multiples, abruptions)
VBACs
Repair of 3rd and 4th degree lacerations
C-section rate: approximately 10%
Gynecology: Office/minor GYN procedures: IUDs, cystoscopy, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP
Surgical GYN (open/laparoscopic - diagnostic/minor): tubal ligation, LOAs, chromal tubation
Operative/major procedures: ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOAs
Average GYN surgeries per day: 1-4 (provider preference)
Compensation & Benefits
Locum-to-Perm opportunity
Supportive, high-functioning clinical environment
Strong midwife and nursing support
Mileage reimbursement for local providers
Opportunity for long-term placement following assignment
Why Richmond, VA?
Richmond offers a strong medical community , affordable cost of living, and access to urban amenities, historic neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation , making it an attractive place to live and practice.
How to Apply
If you're interested in this Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN opportunity in Virginia , reach out for full details.
Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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