Locum - Physician - OB/GYN

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.