Seeking a Locum OB/GYN Hospitalist to begin as soon as possible for 24-hour in-house maternity coverage.
Schedule & Coverage
24-hour shifts: 7 AM 7 AM
Physicians may not work more than two consecutive 24-hour shifts
In-house call with call rooms provided
Start: ASAP
Facility will not accept local Des Moines providers
Practice Setting
Inpatient OB hospitalist role only
No outpatient or telehealth responsibilities
No GYN coverage required
OB Emergency Department with an 8-bed unit
MFM available on call
Residents present but not supervised by the hospitalist
Clinical Responsibilities
OBED patient care
Emergency obstetric cases
Vaginal deliveries and C-sections
Care for unassigned OB patients
Participation in Iowa s only maternity transport team
Patient Volume
Approximately 1,389 OBED visits per year
Roughly 463 deliveries annually
Facility Resources
Imaging, lab, and pharmacy on site
EMR: Epic
Travel & Reimbursement
Standard travel reimbursement policies apply
Credentialing/application fees are not reimbursed
Submission Requirements
Board certified or truly board eligible in OB/GYN
Active Iowa license strongly preferred (or IMLC eligibility)
Must be able to start ASAP
Clean malpractice and background history
NPDB self-query dated within the month of submission
Provider must reside outside the Des Moines local area