Locums OB Hospitalist Physician
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced OB Hospitalist Physician to provide locum coverage at a Level III hospital in Davenport, Iowa. The position offers flexible 12- or 24-hour hospital call shifts with weekend coverage and a supportive work environment.
Assignment Details:
- Shift Type: 12-hour (8 AM – 8 PM) or 24-hour (8 AM – 8 AM) hospital call shifts
- Schedule: Monday–Friday with some weekends; NO OVERTIME
- Call Ratio: 1:5, schedule available 1–2 months in advance
- Practice Setting: OB & GYN, hospital-based, trauma Level III
- On-Call Requirements: 12 or 24 hours, flat rate with on-site sleep room provided
Key Responsibilities:
Obstetrics:
- Manage low-risk pregnancies (e.g., twins, toxemia, pyelonephritis)
- Manage high-risk pregnancies (e.g., toxemia, diabetes, Class II+ cardiac, chronic lung/renal disease)
- FHR interpretation – NST/CST/FSE
- Perform OB Level I/screening ultrasounds (viability)
- Amniocentesis
Labor & Delivery:
- Routine deliveries: vaginal, low-forceps, decision-making for C-section
- Complicated deliveries: C-section, breech, multiple births, abruptions
- VBACs
- Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
Gynecology:
- Open surgical gynecology
- Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor procedures (tubal ligation, LOA’s, chromal tubation)
- Operative/major procedures including ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOAs
Qualifications:
- Board Certified in OB/GYN (FM OB not accepted)
- Active Iowa license or IMLC with LOQ at time of submission
- Fetal monitoring experience
Davenport is a vibrant city along the Mississippi River, part of the Quad
Cities region, offering rich cultural attractions, riverfront parks, and strong
community amenities. It blends a small-town feel with city conveniences,
including dining, shopping, arts, and recreational opportunities, making it an
ideal location for work-life balance.