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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

RecruitWell Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Des Moines, IA Temporary OB/GYN

At a glance

OB/GYN role posted by RecruitWell, a recruiter. Des Moines, IA · temporary.

Pay not stated OB/GYN salary

RoleOB/GYN
LocationDes Moines, IA
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 3, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.

What you'll do

  • Manage labor, deliveries and urgent obstetric cases, including patients who arrive without an assigned OB/GYN
  • Assess OB Emergency Department patients independently and begin care within 30 minutes
  • Coordinate obstetric admissions, transfers and operative care while covering antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum needs
  • Lead obstetric emergencies, respond to consultations and coordinate complex birth plans with midwives
  • Document care and enter orders in Epic, keeping handoffs clear

What you bring

  • An Iowa medical license is required; IMLC is accepted
  • You are an OB/GYN physician with OB hospitalist experience or practice

Who this fits

This locum role suits an OB/GYN physician covering 24-hour in-house shifts, including weekends, as the sole OB physician on site. You cannot work more than 2 consecutive shifts, and providers local to the Des Moines area are not accepted. The role includes VBAC and twin deliveries, but no GYN responsibilities.

From the recruiter

Locums OB Hospitalist - Des Moines, Iowa (IMLC Accepted)KEY CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
  • Iowa Medical License: IMLC Accepted
  • Specialty: OB/GYN - OB Hospitalist
  • Shift: 24-hour in-house call
  • Shift Requirement: 24 hours required
  • Consecutive Shifts: Physicians cannot work more than two 24-hour shifts in a row
  • Local Candidates: Not accepting providers local to the Des Moines area
  • Telehealth: No
AVAILABLE COVERAGE

Start Date: ASAP

Patient Contact Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

2026 Dates Needing Coverage:

  • November 25
  • November 26
  • December 11
  • December 12
  • December 21
  • December 22
  • December 24
  • December 25
  • December 26
  • December 27
  • December 28
  • December 30
  • December 31

Additional coverage dates are expected to become available in 2027.

CALL / SCHEDULE
  • 24-hour in-house call: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
  • On-call requirement: Yes
  • Weekend coverage: Yes
  • Call rooms: Available
  • Locum physician is the sole OB physician on site during the 24-hour shift
  • Physicians cannot work more than two consecutive 24-hour shifts
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage labor and perform deliveries
  • Cover unassigned deliveries and emergent cases
  • Provide support for the OBED and L&D units
  • Rapidly evaluate and manage obstetric patients presenting to the OB Emergency Department
  • Initiate care within 30 minutes and independently assess patients
  • Manage high-acuity obstetric cases
  • Coordinate admissions, transfers, and operative care
  • Provide antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for unassigned and transfer patients
  • Manage labor, including fetal monitoring, procedures, and delivery assistance
  • Provide courtesy deliveries when the primary OB/GYN is unavailable
  • Serve as clinical lead during obstetric emergencies and rapid response events
  • Remain available for OB consultations
  • Collaborate with midwives on birth planning and delivery of higher-risk or complex patients
  • VBAC deliveries: Yes
  • Twin deliveries: Yes
  • Supervise residents and medical students
  • Maintain clear communication and handoffs
  • Complete documentation and order entry in Epic
  • No GYN responsibilities
PRACTICE / FACILITY DETAILS
  • OBED: 8 beds
  • Annual deliveries: 2,900+
  • OBED visits: Approximately 1,389/year
  • OBED visits resulting in deliveries: Approximately 463/year
  • Medical imaging available
  • Lab and pharmacy available
  • Epic EMR
  • MFM available on call
  • Residents are on site
  • OB Hospitalist is not responsible for supervising residents
  • No APP supervision required
  • No midwives employed directly; affiliated midwives may partner with the OB Hospitalist for birth planning and deliveries
  • Only maternity transport team in Iowa
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