Locum OB Hospitalist needed In Iowa!
Job at a glance
Job description
Seeking a Locum OB/GYN Hospitalist to begin as soon as possible for 24-hour in-house maternity coverage.
Schedule & Coverage
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24-hour shifts: 7 AM – 7 AM
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Physicians may not work more than two consecutive 24-hour shifts
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In-house call with call rooms provided
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Start: ASAP
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Facility will not accept local Des Moines providers
Practice Setting
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Inpatient OB hospitalist role only
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No outpatient or telehealth responsibilities
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No GYN coverage required
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OB Emergency Department with an 8-bed unit
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MFM available on call
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Residents present but not supervised by the hospitalist
Clinical Responsibilities
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OBED patient care
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Emergency obstetric cases
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Vaginal deliveries and C-sections
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Care for unassigned OB patients
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Participation in Iowa’s only maternity transport team
Patient Volume
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Approximately 1,389 OBED visits per year
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Roughly 463 deliveries annually
Facility Resources
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Imaging, lab, and pharmacy on site
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EMR: Epic
Travel & Reimbursement
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Standard travel reimbursement policies apply
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Credentialing/application fees are not reimbursed
Submission Requirements
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Board certified or truly board eligible in OB/GYN
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Active Iowa license strongly preferred (or IMLC eligibility)
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Must be able to start ASAP
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Clean malpractice and background history
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NPDB self-query dated within the month of submission
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Provider must reside outside the Des Moines local area