Locum to Perm – OBGYN Physician – OB Hospitalist Model – Des Moines, IA
Job at a glance
Job description
Location: Des Moines, IA
Position Type: Locum-to-Perm Physician – OBGYN
Overview
An excellent opportunity for an OBGYN physician to join a structured OB Hospitalist program in Des Moines. Physicians in this role will provide 24-hour in-house coverage, managing deliveries, emergent patients, and OBED cases with full MFM support.
Practice Highlights
• Inpatient only role – no GYN responsibilities
• OBED: 8-bed unit with ~1,389 visits annually (~463 deliveries)
• MFM support available on call
• Residents onsite (not under hospitalist responsibility)
• Epic EMR in use
• Medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy available on-site
• Only maternity transport team in Iowa
Candidate Requirements
• Board Certified (or truly Board Eligible) in OBGYN – REQUIRED
• IA license or IMLC – REQUIRED (must provide LOQ at name clear)
• Clean malpractice and background – REQUIRED
• No APP supervision required
Schedule & Coverage
• Start Date: January 1, 2026
• Shifts per Month: ~6.5
• Shift Length: 24 hours (7a–7a)
• On-Call: 24/7 in-house call (call rooms provided)
Why Des Moines, IA?
Des Moines offers affordable living, a strong physician community, and family-friendly amenities, making it one of the top Midwest cities for work-life balance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now. Submit your updated CV and availability details for immediate consideration.