Physician - Pediatrics

Richmond, VA 23226

Specialty Pediatrics
Profession Physician

Locum Pediatric Surgeon (Peds Surgery) — Richmond, VA
Support pediatric patients from newborns through teenage years as a Board Certified pediatric surgeon at a community health system in Richmond, VA. This locum assignment includes day clinic coverage plus structured overnight and weekend call, with an on-call experience that includes clear office support during the day. You’ll also receive a competitive pay package with weekly pay via direct deposit and reimbursement/travel support when applicable. Start date: 06/11/2026 with coverage through 07/10/2026.
Quick Facts

  • Location: 5855 Bremo Road, Richmond, VA 23226
  • Start Date: 06/11/2026
  • End Date/Duration: 07/10/2026
  • Shift: Mixed coverage (8a–8a blocks + nights + weekends/24-hr call)
  • Hours/week: Not specified
  • Employment Type: Locum Tenens
  • License/Certs: Board Certified pediatric surgeon (as specified)
  • Experience: Experienced pediatric surgeon (years not specified)
Pay & Benefits
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit (W-2)
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws
  • Licensure/Certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
  • 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success
  • Pay package discussed upon application (hourly rate not provided)
What You’ll Do
  • Collaborate with pediatric providers to evaluate patients and determine when surgery is necessary
  • Provide preoperative, operative, and postoperative care for pediatric patients
  • Manage care coordination for patients you have admitted
  • Provide weekend surgical consults as needed
  • Support after-hours clinical communication (majority of after-hours calls come from the Pediatric Emergency Department)
  • Respond promptly to emergency consult requests (per assignment requirements)
  • Participate in a team model with office support staff for call triage and needs like RX refills
What You Need
Required
  • Board Certified pediatric surgeon (or Board Certified status as specified in the posting)
  • Experience providing surgical care for pediatric patients across newborn-to-teenage age ranges

Preferred
  • Comfort with ED-driven consult workflows and emergent pediatric surgical support (timelines and call response expectations apply)
About the Assignment
Join a community health system providing surgical care for pediatric patients from newborns through teenage years. Coverage includes full-time support across clinic hours Monday–Friday, overnight call Monday–Friday, and 24-hour weekend call, with consults primarily coming from the Pediatric Emergency Department and weekend surgical consult needs as required.

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