OB/GYN Needed for Inpatient Locum Tenens Coverage in Iowa

LocumTenens.com; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an OB/GYN physician for inpatient obstetric/gynecologic coverage in Iowa. The role involves day shifts with 24-hour in-house call and a 1:5 call ratio at an on-site facility.

Anticipated case load is 65-80 deliveries per month, with no-doc patient management and possible circumcisions where applicable. Board certification in OB/GYN is required for this locum assignment.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required for this position.
• Inpatient obstetric/gynecologic coverage with day shift and 24-hour in-house call.

Responsibilities

• Triage and delivery of OB patients, 65-80 deliveries per month.
• Coverage of ER OB/GYN calls and inpatient rounding.
• Management of any no-doc patients; circumcisions where applicable.

Skills

OB/GYN coverage

Call coverage

Education

Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-IA

Title: MD

Dates Needed: tbd

Shift Type: Day Shift; Call

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility in Iowa provides obstetric and gynecologic services, supporting a regional patient population with an average delivery volume of 65-80 births per month. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and structured workflows to support continuous inpatient and emergency OB/GYN care delivery. Clinical operations are conducted on-site in accordance with day shift and 24-hour in-house call coverage requirements.

About the Facility Location

Iowa offers a range of regional attractions and recreational opportunities suited to varied interests, including outdoor recreation, historical and cultural sites, and community events accessible throughout its many communities. The state features scenic destinations, local live music, and community celebrations available across its regions. Clinicians on assignment will find accessible options for leisure and exploration throughout the state during their time away from the facility.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide obstetric and gynecologic coverage through day shift and 24-hour in-house call assignments at an on-site inpatient facility in Iowa, operating on a 1:5 call ratio. Clinical responsibilities include triage and delivery of OB patients at an average volume of 65-80 deliveries per month, coverage of ER OB/GYN calls, and rounding on inpatient OB/GYN patients. Clinicians will also manage no-doc patients at an approximate rate of one or fewer per day, and may perform circumcisions where applicable. Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required for this position.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 65-80 deliveries per month; approximately 1 or fewer no-doc patients per day

Patient Population: Adults

Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:5

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No