OB/GYN Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Iowa

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

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an obstetrician-gynecologist to provide inpatient and outpatient OB/GYN coverage at an on-site facility in Ames, IA. Assignment starts 12/27/2026 and continues ongoing, with 10-14 day stretches and rotating call with the permanent staff.

Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient obstetric and gynecologic coverage on a rotating call basis.
• Assignments structured in 10-14 day stretches with coverage alongside permanent staff.
• Clinic hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.

Education

Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-IA Title: MD Dates Needed: 12/27/2026 - Ongoing Shift Type: Call Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This short-term acute care facility operates with 103 staffed beds and provides inpatient and outpatient obstetric and gynecologic services to an adult patient population. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and structured workflows to support continuous care delivery across all assigned coverage periods. Support staff includes one permanent provider and three nurse practitioners.

About the Facility Location

The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of year-round activities suited to varied interests. Recreational options include 5K races, triathlons, live music, car shows, and a kite festival, alongside seasonal events such as a Harvest Festival and community gatherings. Water parks, skiing, and outdoor recreation opportunities are also available throughout the broader region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient and outpatient obstetric and gynecologic coverage on a rotating call basis at an on-site facility, with coverage beginning December 27, 2026, on an ongoing basis. Assignments are structured in 10-14 day stretches, during which clinicians rotate call with permanent clinical staff and cover available clinic shifts. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology is required for all clinicians considered for this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: 1 permanent provider, 3 NPs
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No