OBGYN - Hospitalist
At a glance
About this assignment
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Hospitalist Locum Tenens | Iowa
Provider Details:
- Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician
- Provider Credentials: MD/DO
- Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Number of Positions: 3
Shift Details:
- Estimated Start Date: November 25, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: ASAP - Ongoing
- Schedule Details: 7a-7a 24-hour in-house call; physicians cannot work more than two 24-hour shifts in a row
- Number of Shifts Needed:
- November 25
- November 26
- December 11
- December 12
- December 21
- December 22
- December 24
- December 25
- December 26
- December 27
- December 28
- December 30
- December 31
- Procedures: Oversee labor management, including fetal monitoring, procedures, delivery assistance, and courtesy deliveries
- Patient Population/Case Load: Clinic provider daily volume: 2900+ deliveries per year, 1389 visits to OBED per year, roughly 463 result in deliveries
- Case Mix: High-acuity obstetric cases, comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care
Additional Information:
- License: An active Iowa state license or an IMLC membership is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 60-90 days
We are seeking dedicated and experienced OBGYN Hospitalists to join our team in Iowa. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive care and leadership during obstetric emergencies. If you are passionate about maternal health and thrive in high-acuity environments, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Day to day
Responsibility for managing labor and performing Deliveries Availability to provide overall support for the OBED and L&D units Provie rapid evaluation and management of obstetric patients presenting to the OB Emergency Department, initiating care within 30 minutes and independently assessing patients. The position collaborates closely with midwives, providing consultation, delivery planning, and delivery for higher‑risk or complex patients. Job Responsibilities: OBED patients emergent patients (vaginal deliveries and C-sections) patients without primary OBGYN only maternity transport team in Iowa
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: 24 Hour Call
- Setting: 7a-7a 24 hour in-house call; 24 hours (required) physicians cannot work more than two 24-hour shifts in a row
Case mix
- The Hospitalist oversees labor management, including fetal monitoring, procedures, delivery assistance, and provides courtesy deliveries when the primary OB/GYN is unavailable. They serve as the clinical lead during obstetric emergencies and rapid response events and remain available for OB consults.
- The role includes managing high‑acuity obstetric cases, coordinating admissions, transfers, operative care with required peer‑to‑peer communication, and delivering comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for unassigned and transfer patients.
- No GYN responsibilities
Call
Patient Contact Hours: 7a-7a
Dates & schedule
ASAP - Ongoing 11/25 11/26 12/11 12/12 12/21 12/22 12/24 12/25 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/30 12/31
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 60-90
- NPDB Report certification
Other details
Active IML
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