Lucrative OB/GYN Hospitalist Locums in Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Job Description

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