OB/GYN Needed for Inpatient Locum Tenens Coverage in Iowa

LocumTenens.com; Maxwell (IA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an obstetrician-gynecologist for inpatient coverage in Iowa. The role involves day shift with 24-hour in-house call, handling a monthly OB delivery volume of 65–80 and ER OB/GYN calls at an on-site facility.

Board-certified OB/GYN physicians with an MD degree are required. This locums assignment supports ongoing inpatient obstetric and gynecologic care with structured workflows and established protocols.

Qualifications

• MD degree with board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Inpatient obstetric/gynecologic coverage for day shift with 24-hour call.
• Ability to work on-site in Iowa and support OB/GYN services.

Responsibilities

• Provide OB/GYN coverage on day shift with 24-hour in-house call.
• Triage and delivery of OB patients (65–80 deliveries per month).
• ER OB/GYN call coverage and inpatient rounding.
• No-doc patient management (≈1 per day) and circumcisions where applicable.

Skills

OB/GYN board certification

Education

MD degree

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