OB/GYN Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Des Moines, Iowa

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:
ORD- -MD-IA
Title:
MD
Dates Needed:
ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type:
Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type:
Clinic; OR
Call Required:
Yes
Board Certification Required:
Negotiable
Job Duration:
Locums
About the Facility
This hospital facility provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services with established protocols for both routine clinic care and emergency maternal procedures. The institution maintains modern equipment and experienced support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes for delivery and gynecologic procedures. The facility operates with call coverage capabilities to support emergency obstetric and gynecologic cases.
About the Facility Location
Des Moines features a center that hosts live music and festivals, providing entertainment options for visitors. The area offers various attractions including distilleries, museums, restaurants, and recreational facilities with activities such as kite displays, magic shows, and performance arts. The downtown district contains event venues that accommodate different types of gatherings and entertainment programming.
About the Clinicians Workday
The clinician will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services through day shift clinic coverage and weekend call responsibilities managing 16-18 patients per day. Primary duties include delivering full scope womens health care during clinic hours with 1:3 call ratio for emergency obstetric cases. The position requires prescriptive authority and board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is negotiable. Documentation must be maintained through electronic medical record systems while ensuring continuous coverage for all obstetric and gynecologic needs.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:
Clinic: 16-18 ppd;
call: it depends. Usually up to 2 patients per night.
Support Staff:
1.5 employed FP/OB physicians. No APPs or CNMs in OB. 24/7 anesthesia call provided by a partner group
Patient Population:
Adults
Call Ratio/Schedule:
1:3
Location Type:
On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:
Yes
Government:
No
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