OB Hospitalist

Updated 8/25/26
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Physician
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: OB Hospitalist
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Davenport, IA
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Call Only
  • Call Schedule: 24-hrs; Weekdays
    • Weekends are welcomed too
  • Call Type: In-House
  • Call Ratio: 1:5

PATIENT INFORMATION

  • Patient Demographics: 40% Low risk, 60% High risk pregnancy
  • Average Daily Volume: Variable
    • Approx 2-5 nursery admissions per day
    • 65-80 deliveries per month
  • Rounding: Yes
  • Case Mix: OB/GYN, low and high risk, L&D, GYN

FACILITY INFORMATION

  • Trauma Level: III
  • EMR System: Cerner (transitioning to Epic in Sep 2026)
  • Specialty Backup Available: 1-2 CNM, resident on call
  • Support Staff: Labor & Delivery, post partum, OR, ER

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  • Credentialing Timeline: 30-90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

  • Low & High-Risk Pregnancy
  • FHR Interpretation, OB ultrasounds
  • Amniocentesis
  • Routine & Complicated Delivery
  • VBAC’s
  • Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations
  • Surgical Gynecology

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Board: BC in OB/GYN
  • Licenses: IA or IMLC
  • Certifications: Fetal Monitoring
  • Other Qualifications: Provide 2 references (supervisor), clean malpractice/background, proficiency in Cerner/Epic

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Triage and deliver Genesis OB patients
  • Cover Genesis ER calls for OB/GYN
  • Round on Genesis patients on unit
  • Cover No doc patients (approx 1 or less per day)
  • Perform circumcisions if able (not mandatory)


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