For National Physicians Week, we’re spotlighting an exceptional OB/GYN, Dr. Virginia S. She shares about her motivation for becoming an OB/GYN Physician, her advice for new doctors, what she enjoys about locums and more.

<p>
  At Cross Country Locums, we are privileged to work with outstanding physicians
  and advanced practice providers devoted to providing the best in patient care
  across the nation. We’re here to celebrate these providers and pass along
  their insights to inspire others interested in the field.
</p>
<p>
  For National Physicians Week, we’re spotlighting an exceptional OB/GYN
  physician, Dr. Virginia S. In this blog, she shares about her motivation for
  becoming a doctor, her advice for new doctors, what she enjoys about locums,
  and more.
</p>
<h2> Why did you become a OB/GYN?</h2>
<p>
  I grew up around medicine because my mother was a L&amp;D RN and, later, a
  certified midwife. I told her at a very young age that I would be the doctor
  who delivers the babies. As I matured, I saw reproductive medicine as, not
  just a great field of medicine to study and practice, but also as a calling to
  empower, teach and care for women of all ages and backgrounds. I love my
  job!
</p>
<h2> What advice would you give someone starting out in your
    field/profession?</h2>
<p>
  Read about your patients! Try to bridge gaps and involve them in their care.
  Educate and never forget the human touch of healthcare! Find out how to best
  treat and prevent their ailments.
</p>
<h2> Why did you choose to work locums?</h2>
<p>
  I never thought I would be a traveling doctor… I started in private practice
  for my first five years and did well in a thriving practice but my husband’s
  job opportunity moved us to another city. I decided to try contract work to be
  able to schedule when I worked and also help him in his planned career
  endeavors as an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, we had a major medical issue that
  changed all our plans but the contract work as a Locum offered the flexibility
  we needed.
</p>
<h2> What do you like about CCL?</h2>
<p>
  My representatives take such good care of me! They make sure that I have the
  questions answered to make the right decision for me on each assignment. They
  also take care of all the arrangements for travel and assist with the
  credentialing/ licensing in new states. I came on in the beginning of the
  pandemic in a very unusual and in many ways unpredictable time for medicine. I
  could not imagine doing the work I was able to do without the security of my
  team!
</p>
<h2> What do you like about working at the facilities CCL has placed you
    with?</h2>
<p>
  I believe every facility I have worked still calls for help as they have the
  need. In fact, most of them still regularly assign my services after 3 years!
  I consider them to be my home institutions that I feel very comfortable
  covering. I have grown to really enjoy traveling to new hospitals and covering
  colleagues across the nation.
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<h3> Locums Opportunities</h3>
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  If, like Dr. S., you’re ready to embark on a rewarding locums adventure and
  reach patients who need you most, explore our&nbsp;<a
    href="https://www.crosscountry.com/locums"
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    ><strong>locum tenens opportunities</strong></a
  >&nbsp;today!
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Meet Dr. Virginia S