About this opportunity
WhiteCoat Locums lists this Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OB/GYN Hospitalist
Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Overview:
A hospital-based opportunity is available for an OB/GYN Hospitalist to provide 24-hour in-house coverage focused on obstetric emergency care. This role involves managing OBED patients, performing deliveries, and supporting emergent cases in a high-volume setting.
Compensation:
$5000/day inclusive of all hours
Assignment Dates:
May 29, 2026
June 4, 2026
June 19, 2026
August 19, 2026
September 20, 2026
September 22, 2026
September 23, 2026
November 25, 2026
November 28, 2026
December 21, 2026
December 22, 2026
December 23, 2026
December 26, 2026
December 29, 2026
Schedule:
24-hour in-house call (call rooms available)
Practice Details:
Setting: Inpatient (OB Emergency Department)
EMR: Epic
No gynecology responsibilities
Maternal-Fetal Medicine support available on call
Residents present (no supervisory responsibility)
Dedicated OBED with 8 beds
Access to full hospital resources including imaging, lab, and pharmacy
Patient Volume:
Approximately 1,300+ OBED visits annually
460 deliveries per year
Responsibilities:
Manage OBED patients and triage obstetric emergencies
Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
Care for patients without a primary OB/GYN
Support maternal transport cases
Requirements:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN Required
Active Iowa License or IMLC Required
Clean malpractice/background Required
NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) Required
Must specify availability for listed dates at time of submission Required
Must be non-local to the Des Moines area Required
Credentialing:
Must be able to obtain privileges prior to start
Who can apply
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