Obstetrics & Gynecologist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-10740
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Ottumwa, IA 
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Dec 27, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Thu 8a – 5p, Fri 8a – 12p (clinic)
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Rotating call, 10-14 day stretches, 24-hour call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Extra Volume
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice insurance provided by vendor. Travel and lodging to be arranged.
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-20 patients per day (clinic)
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Case Mix: OB/GYN, deliveries, gynecological surgeries
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: MediTech / Athena
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 2, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 3, Office Staff: 2
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • FHR interpretation - NST/CST/FSE
    
  • Routine delivery
    
  • Vaginal
    
  • Breech
    
  • Multiple births
    
  • Abruptions
    
  • Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
    
  • Office/minor gynecology (IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP)
    
  • Surgical gynecology
    • Open
      
    • Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only (tubal ligation, LOA's, chronal tubation)
      
    • Operative/major (ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's)
      
    • Laser certification
      
• Preferred
  • Low risk pregnancy
    
  • OB Ultrasounds (Performance of, interpretation)
    • Level I/Screening (viability)
      
    • Level II/Targeted (anatomic)
      
  • Low forceps
    
  • Decision-making for c-section
    
  • Complicated delivery
    
  • C-section
    
  • VBAC's
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in IA or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• DEA: Active DEA required
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  
• Other Qualifications: Active Iowa Medicaid preferred (as confirmed in bid); EMR proficiency (MediTech, Athena)
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric care including deliveries, c-sections, and management of high-risk pregnancies.
  
• Perform gynecologic procedures in office and surgical settings (e.g., IUD placement, colposcopy, laparoscopy).
  
• Cover clinic hours Monday through Friday, seeing 15‑20 patients per day with support from NPs and nursing staff.
  
• Participate in rotating call schedule (10‑14 day stretches) managing labor and delivery, emergency consults, and surgical back-up.
  
• Collaborate with transferring facilities for NICU-level patients requiring Life Flight to Iowa City or Des Moines.