Locum OB Hospitalist needed In Iowa

Updated 12/05/25
Iowa, Iowa, United States
Physician
Obstetrics
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Job at a glance

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

Job description

Job description

Role Summary
Bon Secours Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital is seeking 1–2 locum OB/GYN physicians to provide ongoing on-call coverage. This role supports hospital-based obstetrics and gynecology, including labor & delivery, ER/GYN call, and surgical coverage. Providers must be fully capable of performing C-sections and all OB/GYN-related surgeries.

Dates / Schedule

2025 Open Dates

  • December 22–23, 2025

2026 Open Dates

  • January 15–19

  • January 29–February 2

  • February 26–March 2

  • April 2–6

  • April 23–27

Job Details / Responsibilities

  • Setting: Hospital ER/GYN and Labor & Delivery call

  • Beds: 10 LDRP, 3 postpartum, 1 triage

  • Team: 2 physicians, 5 CNMs

  • Case Mix: 40–50% GYN; 1–4 GYN surgeries/day

  • Obstetrics: 15–35% C-sections

  • Newborn Care:

    • Nursery admissions: 2–5/day

    • Avg census: 3–4 newborns

    • Nursery beds: 12 (normal newborn; no SCN)

  • Pediatrics: Avg daily census 0–1 (approx. every 2 months)

  • EMR: EPIC

  • Credentialing: 60–90 days; emergency temp privileges possible with clean background + active OH license & DEA

  • Travel Reimbursements:

    • Lodging up to ~$150/night

    • Standard/economy travel rates approved

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Board Certified OB/GYN

  • Active Ohio license (IMLC considered for listed dates)

  • NRP & ACLS certifications

  • Ability to perform C-sections + all OB/GYN surgeries

  • Clean background (required for temp privileges)

  • Availability for all listed dates

  • Flu vaccine required; COVID vaccine preferred

  • NPDB self-query required during submission

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Summarize the job description below starting with 2-3 sentences about the role. Then include section for dates/scheduled, followed by job details/responsibilities, and finish with required skills and qualifications with no salary listed. Genesis Medical Center Davenport is looking for Locum OB/GYN Hospitalist physicians to cover WEEKDAY and weekend shifts! Schedule: NO OVERTIME. Facility will allow for 24-hour (8a-8a) shifts and/or 12-hour shifts (8a-8p) depending on the candidate's preference Shift Details: MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK MON-FRI WITH SOME WEEKENDS AS WELL. 24 hour Call at a flat rate (inclusive of all hours worked) with a nice sleep room on-site OR 12 hour Call at a flat rate (inclusive of all hours worked) Practice Setting: OB & GYN in Hospital, 24 hours of coverage Details: Trauma Level/Designation: level 3 Call Schedule: available 1-2 months in advance Call Ratio: 1:5 Average Number of Scheduled Patients Per Day: On call work only Number of Physicians in Practice: 4 Will Other OB/GYNs Provide Coverage During Locums Coverage Dates: not typically How Many APPs Provide Coverage: 1-2 CNM Onsite Lab & Ultrasound: Yes Describe Support Staff: Labor & Delivery, post partum, OR, ER Percentage of Practice is Low Risk Pregnancy: 40% Percentage of Practice is High Risk Pregnancy: 60% Percentage of Patients are C-Section: this depends on the physician Average Number of Nursery Admissions Per Day: 2-5 Documentation System/EMR: CERNER Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30-90 days depending on speed of applicant When Locums is on call, they will most likely have a resident on call with them MercyOne Genesis OB/GYN Coverage duties: Triage and deliver Genesis OB patients (Average 65-80 deliveries a month) Cover Genesis ER calls for OB/GYN Rounding on Genesis patients on unit Cover No doc patients (Approx 1 or less per day) Circumcisions if able (Not mandatory) 24 hour call shift in house- will consider 12 hours in house if we can find additional locum Required Obstetrics Procedures: Low Risk Pregnancy (i.e. History of Twins, Toxemia, Pyelonephritis, etc.) High Risk Pregnancy (i.e. with Toxemia, Diabetes, Class II or Higher Cardiacs, Chronic Lung Problems, Chronic Renal Disease, etc.) FHR Interpretation – NST/CST/FSE OB ultrasounds – Performance of Level I/Screening (Viability) Amniocentesis Required Labor and Delivery Procedures: Routine Delivery –Vaginal, Low Forceps, Decision-Making for C-Section Complicated Delivery –C-Section, Breech, Multiple Births, Abruptions, etc. VBAC’s Repair of 3rd & 4th Degree Lacerations Required Gynecology Procedures: Surgical Gynecology – Open Laparoscopic Diagnostic/Minor Only-Tubal Ligation, LOA’s, Chromal Tubation Operative/Major (Includes Diagnostic) – Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovary Removal, Cystectomy, Extensive LOA’s Facility Reimbursement: Flight Hotel Rental Car Bill Rates needed for submission: Orientation Hourly ($354 rate cap) Holiday Hourly ***NO Overtime*** 24 Hour On Call (flat fee per 24 hours to hold pager w/ 24 hours gratis - $8500 cap. Includes Call Back) 24 Hour Holiday On Call Conversion Fee ($25k rate cap) *Please Note: Trinity Health does not reimburse for any application or credentialing fees.* Submission Requirements Board Certified in OB/GYN - REQUIRED (cannot accept FM OB Physicians) Active IA License or Active IMLC (please upload LOQ at time of name clear) - REQUIRED Fetal Monitoring - REQUIRED Weekday coverage - REQUIRED Must be willing to work Mon-Fri at a minimum. Weekends are welcomed too Please discuss the schedule expectations with provider before submitting for name clear - REQUIRED Facility will not allow providers to work two consecutive 24 hour shifts in a row on Mon-Fri. Facility will allow for a Fri/Sat, Sat/Sun, or Sun/Mon, but not during the week. 2 references (one must be from a supervisor position or above) - REQUIRED at presentation Clean Malpractice/Background - REQUIRED Certification Requirements Board Certified State License Requirements Iowa Additional License Requirements Fetal Monitoring by AWOHNN - REQUIRED

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Role Summary
Medical Center in Davenport is seeking locum OB/GYN Hospitalist physicians to provide weekday and weekend in-house call coverage. This role includes managing OB/GYN hospital-based care, triage, deliveries, ER consults, and rounding, with both 24-hour and 12-hour shift options. Providers must be comfortable with high-risk obstetrics, full-scope OB/GYN procedures, and working in a Level III facility with resident support.

Dates / Schedule

  • Shifts: 24-hour in-house call (8a–8a) or 12-hour in-house call (8a–8p)

  • Availability: Must be available Monday–Friday, with some weekends

  • Call Details:

    • Flat rate for 24-hour or 12-hour call

    • Call ratio approx. 1:5

    • Schedule released 1–2 months in advance

  • Restrictions: No overtime; no two consecutive 24-hour shifts Mon–Fri (Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun permitted)

  • Coverage: OB & GYN hospital-based care, 24-hour coverage

Job Details / Responsibilities

  • Practice Setting: OB/GYN hospitalist coverage with L&D, postpartum, OR, ER support

  • Trauma Level: Level III

  • Team: 4 physicians + 1–2 CNMs

  • Patient Load: On-call work only; deliveries average 65–80/month

  • Procedural Scope Includes:

    • Obstetrics: Low- and high-risk pregnancy management, FHR interpretation (NST/CST/FSE), OB ultrasounds (Level I), amniocentesis

    • Labor & Delivery: Vaginal deliveries, operative deliveries (forceps), C-sections, breech/multiples, VBACs, complications, repair of 3rd/4th-degree lacerations

    • Gynecology: Open surgical GYN, diagnostic/operative laparoscopy, ectopic pregnancy management, adnexal surgery

  • Additional Duties:

    • Triage and deliver Genesis OB patients

    • Cover OB/GYN ER calls

    • Rounding on inpatients

    • Cover no-doc patients (≈1/day)

    • Circumcisions (preferred but not required)

  • Nursery Admissions: 2–5/day

  • EMR: Cerner

  • Credentialing: 30–90 days, dependent on applicant speed

  • Resident Support: Typically one resident on call with the locum

  • Travel Reimbursement: Flights, hotel, and rental car covered

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Board Certified in OB/GYN (FM-OB not accepted)

  • Active Iowa license or active IMLC

  • Fetal Monitoring certification (AWOHNN)

  • Ability to manage high-risk pregnancies and perform full-scope OB/GYN procedures

  • Willingness to work Monday–Friday minimum, plus some weekends

  • Clean malpractice and background

  • Two references (one must be a supervisor)

  • No consecutive weekday 24-hour shifts allowed

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ATC West Healthcare Services

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