Locum to Perm OB Hospitalist needed in Des Moines, IA!
Job at a glance
Job description
Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN Hospitalist
Seeking a Locum-to-Perm OB/GYN Hospitalist to start January 1, 2026. This role provides 24/7 in-house coverage for the OB Emergency Department (OBED), managing emergent obstetric cases including vaginal deliveries and C-sections. The OB Hospitalist will care for patients without a primary OB/GYN and serve as the only maternity transport team in Iowa.
Schedule
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Start Date: January 1, 2026
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Shifts per Month: 6.5
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Shift Length: 24 hours
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On Call: 24/7 in-house (call rooms available)
Practice Details
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Setting: Inpatient hospital
Telehealth: Not applicable -
Supervision of APPs: Not required
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Exam Rooms: 8-bed OBED
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Support Services: Lab, pharmacy, and medical imaging available
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EMR: Epic
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Patient Volume: ~1,389 OBED visits per year; ~463 result in deliveries
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Residents: Present, but not under OB Hospitalist supervision
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GYN Responsibilities: None
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MFM: On call for consults
Key Responsibilities
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Manage OBED patients and emergent obstetric cases
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Attend vaginal deliveries and C-sections
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Care for patients without a primary OB/GYN
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Serve as the only maternity transport team in Iowa
Submission Requirements
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Board Certified (or truly Board Eligible) – Required
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Active Iowa license or IMLC – Required
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Clean malpractice and background – Required
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Must sign attestation verifying intent to seek permanent position