OB/GYN Needed for Inpatient Locum Tenens Coverage in Iowa

LocumTenens.com; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an obstetrician-gynecologist to provide inpatient OB coverage in an Iowa facility. The role includes day shift work with 24-hour in-house call, supporting an average of 65–80 deliveries per month and handling on-site obstetric care.

Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required. The assignment requires on-site presence with 1:5 call ratio and no-doc patient management as needed.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required.
• Inpatient OB/GYN coverage with day shift and 24-hour in-house call.
• Experience delivering OB patients and managing ER OB/GYN calls is expected.

Responsibilities

• Triage and deliver OB patients, averaging 65–80 deliveries per month.
• Cover ER OB/GYN calls and rounding on inpatient OB/GYN patients.
• Manage no-doc patients (approx. 0–1 per day) and perform circumcisions when applicable.

Skills

OB/GYN coverage

Triage & delivery

Inpatient care

In-house call

Education

Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-219814-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