Locum Physician – OB Hospitalist – Des Moines, IA
Job at a glance
Job description
Location: Des Moines, IA
Position Type: Locum | Physician – OB Hospitalist
Overview
Hospital-based opportunity seeking an experienced OB Hospitalist to provide 24-hour in-house coverage for OBED and emergent obstetric patients. The role is strictly inpatient with no GYN responsibilities and strong specialty support onsite.
Practice Highlights
• Inpatient OB Hospitalist role
• 24-hour in-house call coverage (7a–7a)
• 8-bed OBED
• Approx. 1,389 OBED visits per year, with ~463 deliveries annually
• MFM on call; residents onsite (OB Hospitalist not responsible for supervision)
• Only maternity transport team in Iowa
• Medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite
• No GYN responsibilities
• EMR: Epic
Candidate Requirements
• Board Certified in OB/GYN – Required
(Truly Board Eligible candidates will be considered)
• Active Iowa license strongly preferred OR Active IMLC – Required
(LOQ must be uploaded at time of name clear)
• Must be able to start ASAP – Required
• Clean malpractice history and background – Required
• Self-Query NPDB (pulled within the last 30 days) – Required at submission
• Providers local to the Des Moines area will not be accepted – Required
Schedule & Coverage
• Start Date: ASAP
• 24-hour shifts required (7a–7a)
• Providers may not work more than two 24-hour shifts consecutively
• 24/7 in-house call with call rooms available
• Inpatient coverage at OBED and Labor & Delivery
Job Responsibilities
• Management of OBED patients
• Care for emergent obstetric cases, including vaginal deliveries and C-sections
• Coverage for patients without a primary OBGYN
• Participation in maternity transport coverage as needed
Why Des Moines, IA?
Des Moines offers a strong healthcare system, affordable living, and a family-friendly community with easy Midwest travel access.
How to Apply
Interested providers can share their CV, license details, NPDB Self-Query, and immediate availability for submission.