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RecruitWell lists this Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Locums OB Hospitalist - Des Moines, Iowa (IMLC Accepted)KEY CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSIowa Medical License: IMLC Accepted
Specialty: OB/GYN - OB Hospitalist
Shift: 24-hour in-house call
Shift Requirement: 24 hours required
Consecutive Shifts: Physicians cannot work more than two 24-hour shifts in a row
Local Candidates: Not accepting providers local to the Des Moines area
Telehealth: No
AVAILABLE COVERAGEStart Date: ASAP
Patient Contact Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
2026 Dates Needing Coverage:
November 25
November 26
December 11
December 12
December 21
December 22
December 24
December 25
December 26
December 27
December 28
December 30
December 31
Additional coverage dates are expected to become available in 2027.
CALL / SCHEDULE24-hour in-house call: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
On-call requirement: Yes
Weekend coverage: Yes
Call rooms: Available
Locum physician is the sole OB physician on site during the 24-hour shift
Physicians cannot work more than two consecutive 24-hour shifts
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESManage labor and perform deliveries
Cover unassigned deliveries and emergent cases
Provide support for the OBED and L&D units
Rapidly evaluate and manage obstetric patients presenting to the OB Emergency Department
Initiate care within 30 minutes and independently assess patients
Manage high-acuity obstetric cases
Coordinate admissions, transfers, and operative care
Provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for unassigned and transfer patients
Manage labor, including fetal monitoring, procedures, and delivery assistance
Provide courtesy deliveries when the primary OB/GYN is unavailable
Serve as clinical lead during obstetric emergencies and rapid response events
Remain available for OB consultations
Collaborate with midwives on birth planning and delivery of higher-risk or complex patients
VBAC deliveries: Yes
Twin deliveries: Yes
Supervise residents and medical students
Maintain clear communication and handoffs
Complete documentation and order entry in Epic
No GYN responsibilities
PRACTICE / FACILITY DETAILSOBED: 8 beds
Annual deliveries: 2,900+
OBED visits: Approximately 1,389/year
OBED visits resulting in deliveries: Approximately 463/year
Medical imaging available
Lab and pharmacy available
Epic EMR
MFM available on call
Residents are on site
OB Hospitalist is not responsible for supervising residents
No APP supervision required
No midwives employed directly; affiliated midwives may partner with the OB Hospitalist for birth planning and deliveries
Only maternity transport team in Iowa
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