Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Locum Tenens Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Job in Des Moines, Iowa

Experienced OB/GYN physicians seeking locum tenens jobs in Iowa can join a high-volume hospitalist team in Des Moines, Iowa 50314, a welcoming and convenient metro area with a vibrant downtown, local dining, and easy access to parks and riverfront recreation. In this collaborative, fast-paced environment, you'll provide essential labor and delivery coverage, obstetric emergency care, and deliveries.

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $6,290 - $7,450
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa 50314
• Employment Type: Locum tenens
• Setting: Hospital-based OB/GYN hospitalist coverage
• Schedule: 24-hour in-house call coverage, 7a-7a
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days listed in source; coverage includes 24-hour in-house call
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• EMR: Epic

• Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology; board eligible candidates may be considered
• Active Iowa medical license, active IMLC, or ability to obtain licensure for future coverage dates
• Minimum 1 year of experience in OB/GYN hospitalist, labor and delivery, or a similar obstetric setting
• Experience managing labor, deliveries, obstetric emergencies, and high-acuity patients
• Comfort with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, VBACs, twin deliveries, and fetal monitoring
• Strong communication skills for coordinating care, handoffs, and consults
• Proficiency with documentation and order entry in Epic
• Ability to work independently as the sole OB physician on site during assigned shifts

• Provide rapid assessment and management for patients presenting to the OB emergency department
• Manage labor, deliveries, and emergent obstetric cases, including vaginal and cesarean births
• Deliver comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for unassigned and transfer patients
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and peer-to-peer communication for high-acuity obstetric cases
• Serve as the clinical lead during obstetric emergencies and rapid response events
• Support labor and delivery with fetal monitoring, procedures, delivery assistance, and consults
• Collaborate with residents and medical students to support safe, efficient patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely order entry in Epic

Apply now to join this Des Moines OB/GYN locum tenens opportunity and provide high-quality women's health coverage in a respected Iowa healthcare setting.

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.