Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Location:
Petersburg, VA

Petersburg offers a rich historical atmosphere in central Virginia, conveniently located between Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. The city provides excellent access to urban amenities while maintaining a close-knit community feel with reasonable cost of living.

Facility:
This regional medical center is part of a well-established healthcare network providing comprehensive women's health services to the community. The facility features a 9-bed labor and delivery unit with 20 postpartum beds, supported by experienced hospitalists, surgical assistants, and dedicated nursing staff to ensure excellent patient care.

Opportunity:
Physician - OB/GYN

Job Details:
Provide comprehensive OB/GYN coverage including hospital call and potential clinic coverage
Must be willing and able to cover both hospital and clinic settings to be considered
Coverage dates needed: May-July with potential for ongoing coverage
Specific dates include May 1-3, 6, 11, 14, 20 with clinic days May 7th, 12th, 21st, and 26th
June coverage: 1, 4, 15, 18, 22, 26-28
July coverage: 2, 4-5, 20, 24-26, 30
Call ratio of 1 to 4 with average nursery admissions of 2-3 per day
Less than 1 call back per 24-hour shift on average
Handle C-sections, vaginal deliveries, suction D&C, ectopic pregnancies, ovarian torsion, and abnormal bleeding
MFM will manage most high-risk patients; laborist handles unreferred hospital deliveries
EPIC EMR system with support from OB hospitalist and surgical assistants
Night call not required after clinic days
Must be Board Certified with active VA DEA, CSR, and medical license
ABOG and BLS certifications required
Clean background and malpractice history essential
Credentialing takes 60-90 days but temporary approval possible with clean background

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.