Job Description
Physician, Pediatric Surgery Locum Tenens in Richmond, VA
Take advantage of a structured schedule with clearly defined clinic hours, night call, and weekend coverage. You ll work within a supportive community health system caring for pediatric patients from newborns through teens, with competitive pay packages and weekly pay via direct deposit. Start 06/11/2026 apply now to be considered for this locum assignment.
Quick Facts
Required
Preferred
This locum assignment supports a community health system in Richmond, Virginia, providing surgical care for pediatric patients ranging from newborns through teenage years. You ll partner with pediatric providers to assess surgical needs, deliver perioperative care, and provide weekend and after-hours surgical consult coverage primarily driven by the pediatric ED.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
Take advantage of a structured schedule with clearly defined clinic hours, night call, and weekend coverage. You ll work within a supportive community health system caring for pediatric patients from newborns through teens, with competitive pay packages and weekly pay via direct deposit. Start 06/11/2026 apply now to be considered for this locum assignment.
Quick Facts
- Location: 5855 Bremo Road, Richmond, VA 23226
- Start Date: 06/11/2026
- End Date/Duration: 06/11 10/2026
- Shift: 8a 8a (open dates); clinic M F (8a 5p) + night call (8p 8a) + weekend call (24 hr Sat Sun)
- Hours/week: Not specified
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens (Full-time coverage)
- License/Certs: Board Certified pediatric surgeon (see What You Need )
- Experience: Experienced required (see What You Need )
- Competitive Pay Packages
- Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit (W-2)
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- Robust Referral Bonus Program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws
- Travel and other reimbursements when applicable
- Licensure/Certification assistance/reimbursements when applicable
- Benefits noted: W-2 (medical benefits provided); additional details discussed upon application if needed
- Collaborate with pediatric providers to evaluate patients and determine when surgery is necessary
- Provide preoperative, operative, and postoperative care for pediatric patients
- Manage care for patients you admit and support rounding as needed
- Provide weekend surgical consults and respond to consult requests
- Support after-hours coverage with emergency department-driven consults (typically 0 2 calls/day)
- Ensure timely consult response (including emergency consult back and standard response expectations)
Required
- Board Certified pediatric surgeon (pediatric surgical specialization)
- Experience providing pediatric surgical care, including pre-op, operative, and post-op management
- Ability to cover clinic and call responsibilities as scheduled (M F and weekends)
Preferred
- Experience working in systems where consults come primarily from a Pediatric Emergency Department
This locum assignment supports a community health system in Richmond, Virginia, providing surgical care for pediatric patients ranging from newborns through teenage years. You ll partner with pediatric providers to assess surgical needs, deliver perioperative care, and provide weekend and after-hours surgical consult coverage primarily driven by the pediatric ED.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
