OB/GYN Locum To Perm | Des Moines, Iowa

Updated 9/10/25
50321, Iowa, Iowa, United States
Physician
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Specialty: OB/GYN
  • Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
  • Location: Iowa
  • License: An active Iowa state license or IMLC membership is required
  • EMR: Epic
  • Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  • Other Details: A locum to perm OB/GYN Hospitalist is needed starting January 1, 2026, for 24-hour inpatient shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m., averaging 6.5 shifts per month with 24/7 on-call coverage. Responsibilities include managing OBED patients, handling emergent cases such as vaginal deliveries and C-sections, caring for patients without a primary OB/GYN, and participating in the only maternity transport team in the state. The facility includes an 8-bed OBED, on-site medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy, and utilizes Epic EMR. The OBED sees approximately 1,389 visits annually, with around 463 resulting in deliveries.
  • White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
  • Rf: T59485

Job Responsibilities

* Provide care for OBED patients, including emergent cases
* Perform vaginal deliveries and C-sections
* Manage patients without a primary OB/GYN
* Participate in maternity transport services
* Deliver high-quality inpatient obstetric care during 24-hour shifts

Qualifications

* Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology (truly board-eligible candidates may be considered)
* Active Iowa medical license or valid Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
* LOQ (Letter of Qualification) required at the time of name clear

Working Hours

* Start date: January 1, 2026
* Shift length: 24 hours (7 a.m. to 7 a.m.)
* Shifts per month: 6.5
* On-call: 24/7 coverage
* No telehealth responsibilities
* No supervision of advanced practice providers

Skills

* Proficient in handling obstetric emergencies and deliveries
* Skilled in managing labor and performing cesarean sections
* Ability to work independently in a high-volume OBED setting
* Familiarity with Epic electronic medical records
* Strong decision-making and clinical assessment skills in urgent care settings
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Hiring Organization

Orchard, Inc.

Job Description

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Hiring Organization

Orchard, Inc.