Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Obstetrics and Gynecology in Des Moines, IA

Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Des Moines, IA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 12/16/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Obstetrics and Gynecology MD in Des Moines, Iowa, 50314!

We are seeking a dedicated Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 13-day assignment in Iowa, starting Nov 25, 2026. This role involves providing 24-hour in-house call from 7 AM to 7 AM, managing OBED patients, emergent vaginal and C-section deliveries, and comprehensive care for patients without a primary OB/GYN, offering crucial support to OBED and Labor & Delivery units.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage OBED patients and emergent cases, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections.
• Provide care for patients without a primary OB/GYN.
• Assume responsibility for managing labor and performing deliveries.
• Offer overall support for the OBED and L&D units.
• Conduct rapid evaluation and management of obstetric patients presenting to the OB Emergency Department, initiating care within 30 minutes.
• Manage high-acuity obstetric cases, coordinating admissions, transfers, and operative care with peer communication.
• Deliver comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for unassigned and transfer patients.
• Oversee labor management, fetal monitoring, procedures, and delivery assistance.
• Provide courtesy deliveries when the primary OB/GYN is unavailable.
• Serve as the clinical lead during obstetric emergencies and rapid response events.
• Remain available for OB consults.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology
• EMR: Epic
• Shift Schedule: 7a-7a 24 hour in-house call

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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