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

Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Des Moines, IA Employer: WhiteCoat Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position OB/GYN Hospitalist Assignment Details Location: Des Moines, Iowa Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO) Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based Coverage Type: 24-Hour In-House Coverage Start Date: ASAP EMR: Epic Telehealth: No No GYN Responsibilities Compensation Open Rates Schedule 24-Hour Shifts Required Shift: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM In-House Coverage Call Rooms Available Provider May Not Work More Than Two Consecutive 24-Hour Shifts Additional Coverage Expected in 2027 Provider Must Provide Exact Availability and Average Number of Shifts Per Month at Time of Presentation Current Coverage Dates November 25, 2026 November 26, 2026 December 11, 2026 December 12, 2026 December 21, 2026 December 22, 2026 December 24, 2026 December 25, 2026 December 26, 2026 December 27, 2026 December 28, 2026 December 30, 2026 December 31, 2026 Patient Population / Volume Approximately 2,900+ Deliveries Per Year Approximately 1,389 OB Emergency Department Visits Per Year Approximately 463 OB Emergency Department Visits Result in Deliveries 8-Bed OB Emergency Department Clinical Responsibilities Provide In-House OB/GYN Hospitalist Coverage Manage Labor and Perform Deliveries Provide Coverage for the OB Emergency Department and Labor & Delivery Units Rapidly Evaluate and Manage Obstetric Patients Presenting to the OB Emergency Department Initiate Care Within 30 Minutes Independently Assess Obstetric Patients Manage High-Acuity Obstetric Cases Coordinate Admissions and Transfers Coordinate Operative Care and Required Peer-to-Peer Communication Provide Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Care for Unassigned and Transfer Patients Manage Labor Including Fetal Monitoring and Obstetric Procedures Assist With and Perform Deliveries Provide Courtesy Deliveries When the Primary OB/GYN Is Unavailable Serve as Clinical Lead During Obstetric Emergencies and Rapid Response Events Provide OB Consultations Provide Consultation and Delivery Planning for Patients Under Midwifery Care Provide Delivery Coverage for Higher-Risk and Complex Patients Cover Unassigned and Emergent Obstetric Patients Provide Vaginal Deliveries and Cesarean Sections Provide VBAC and Twin Deliveries Supervise Residents and Medical Students Maintain Accurate Documentation and Order Entry in Epic Support Maternity Transport Patients No Gynecologic Responsibilities Clinical Environment / Support Provider Is the Sole OB Physician Onsite During the 24-Hour Shift Residents Available Onsite MFM Available On Call Medical Imaging Available Laboratory Services Available Pharmacy Services Available No APP Supervision Required Requirements Board Certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology - Required Truly Board Eligible Candidates May Be Considered Active Iowa Medical License OR Active IMLC With Letter of Qualification - Required for 2026 Coverage New Iowa License Candidates May Be Considered for 2027 Coverage At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Obstetrics/Gynecology - Required Provider Cannot Be Local to the Des Moines Area - Required Exact Coverage Dates and Average Number of Shifts Available Per Month Must Be Provided at Time of Presentation Self-Query NPDB Report Dated Within the Current Month - Required at Presentation Malpractice and Background History Must Meet Facility Requirements Candidates Must Not Have 2 or More Claims Filed Within the Previous 5 Years Candidates Must Not Have an Adverse Settlement or Judgment Exceeding $250,000 Within the Previous 5 Years