OB/GYN Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Christiansburg, Virginia
Job Reference ID: ORD-207981-MD-VA | Dates Needed: ASAP – Ongoing | Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift | Assignment Type: Inpatient | Call Required: Yes | Board Certification Required: Yes | Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This facility averages 72 hospital deliveries per month and maintains 24/7 in-house anesthesia coverage to support clinical operations. Maternal-fetal medicine coverage is available but not on-site, and hospitalists do not provide gynecologic coverage. Temporary privileges are available for qualified candidates, and established clinical protocols support continuous obstetric and gynecologic care delivery across all assigned coverage periods.
About the Facility Location
Christiansburg offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the Huckleberry Trail, the Dragon's Tooth Trail, and the McAfee Knob Trailhead, alongside nearby New River Trail State Park. Local amenities include an aquatic center, a farmers' market, and craft beverage options, while cultural offerings include the Montgomery Museum and access to The Crooked Road, a regional music heritage trail.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care through 24-hour shifts with call coverage requirements on an inpatient, on-site basis. Clinical responsibilities include managing labor and delivery cases, performing cesarean sections, and conducting gynecologic procedures. Backup support from OB physicians, general surgery, and emergency room staff is available when needed.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 72 monthly average hospital deliveries
- Support Staff: MFM coverage (not on-site); 24/7 in-house anesthesia
- Call Ratio/Schedule: 24-hour shifts
- Location Type: On-Site
- Government: No