Obstetrics Physician

  • Protean Med LLC
  • 04/13/2026
Full time

Job Description

Location: Des Moines, IA
Position Type: Locum Physician OB Hospitalist

Overview

Hospital-based opportunity seeking an experienced OB Hospitalist to provide 24-hour in-house coverage for OBED and emergent obstetric patients. The role is strictly inpatient with no GYN responsibilities and strong specialty support onsite.

Practice Highlights

Inpatient OB Hospitalist role
24-hour in-house call coverage (7a 7a)
8-bed OBED
• Approx. 1,389 OBED visits per year, with 463 deliveries annually
MFM on call; residents onsite (OB Hospitalist not responsible for supervision)
Only maternity transport team in Iowa
• Medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite
No GYN responsibilities
EMR: Epic

Candidate Requirements

Board Certified in OB/GYN Required
(Truly Board Eligible candidates will be considered)
Active Iowa license strongly preferred OR Active IMLC Required
(LOQ must be uploaded at time of name clear)
Must be able to start ASAP Required
Clean malpractice history and background Required
Self-Query NPDB (pulled within the last 30 days) Required at submission
Providers local to the Des Moines area will not be accepted Required

Schedule & Coverage

Start Date: ASAP
24-hour shifts required (7a 7a)
• Providers may not work more than two 24-hour shifts consecutively
24/7 in-house call with call rooms available
• Inpatient coverage at OBED and Labor & Delivery

Job Responsibilities

• Management of OBED patients
• Care for emergent obstetric cases, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections
• Coverage for patients without a primary OBGYN
• Participation in maternity transport coverage as needed

Why Des Moines, IA?

Des Moines offers a strong healthcare system, affordable living, and a family-friendly community with easy Midwest travel access.

How to Apply

Interested providers can share their CV, license details, NPDB Self-Query, and immediate availability for submission.