Obstetrics & Gynecologist

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks an obstetrics/gynecology physician for locum tenens coverage in Ottumwa, IA. The role includes outpatient and inpatient obstetrics with a 24-hour beeper call, rotating on-call schedule, and a clinic schedule Mon–Thu 8a–5p and Fri 8a–12p.

The assignment starts Dec 27, 2026 and ongoing, with travel and lodging arranged by the vendor and malpractice insurance provided. The ideal candidate is board-certified in OB/GYN with IA license and active DEA, ready to handle

Qualifications

• Board certified in OB/GYN required.
• IA licensure or IMLC license required.
• Active DEA license required.
• BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS certifications required.
• Fellowship preferred.
• Active Iowa Medicaid preferred; EMR proficiency (MediTech, Athena).

Responsibilities

• Provide obstetric care including deliveries, C-sections, and high-risk pregnancies.
• Perform gynecologic procedures in office and surgical settings (IUD, colposcopy, laparoscopy).
• Cover clinic hours Mon–Fri, 15–20 patients per day with NP and nursing staff support.
• Participate in rotating call schedule (10–14 day stretches) with labor/delivery and emergencies.
• Collaborate with transferring facilities for NICU-level patients requiring Life Flight to Iowa City or Des Moines.

Education

Board certified in OB/GYN

IA license or IMLC

Active DEA license

Fellowship preferred

Tools

MediTech

Athena

Job description

Ottumwa, United States | Posted on 10/05/2026

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Rotating call, 10-14 day stretches, 24-hour call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Extra Volume
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice insurance provided by vendor. Travel and lodging to be arranged.
  

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-10740
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Ottumwa, IA
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Dec 27, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Thu 8a – 5p, Fri 8a – 12p (clinic)
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Rotating call, 10-14 day stretches, 24-hour call
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Extra Volume
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice insurance provided by vendor. Travel and lodging to be arranged.
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 15-20 patients per day (clinic)
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Case Mix: OB/GYN, deliveries, gynecological surgeries
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: MediTech / Athena
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 2, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 3, Office Staff: 2
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • FHR interpretation - NST/CST/FSE
    
  • Routine delivery
    
  • Vaginal
    
  • Breech
    
  • Multiple births
    
  • Abruptions
    
  • Repair of 3rd & 4th degree lacerations
    
  • Office/minor gynecology (IUD, Cystoscopy, Colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP)
    
  • Surgical gynecology
    • Open
      
    • Laparoscopic diagnostic/minor only (tubal ligation, LOA's, chronal tubation)
      
    • Operative/major (ectopic pregnancy, ovary removal, cystectomy, extensive LOA's)
      
    • Laser certification
      
• Preferred
  • Low risk pregnancy
    
  • OB Ultrasounds (Performance of, interpretation)
    • Level I/Screening (viability)
      
    • Level II/Targeted (anatomic)
      
  • Low forceps
    
  • Decision-making for c-section
    
  • Complicated delivery
    
  • C-section
    
  • VBAC's
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in IA or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• DEA: Active DEA required
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  
• Other Qualifications: Active Iowa Medicaid preferred (as confirmed in bid); EMR proficiency (MediTech, Athena)
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric care including deliveries, c-sections, and management of high-risk pregnancies.
  
• Perform gynecologic procedures in office and surgical settings (e.g., IUD placement, colposcopy, laparoscopy).
  
• Cover clinic hours Monday through Friday, seeing 15‑20 patients per day with support from NPs and nursing staff.
  
• Participate in rotating call schedule (10‑14 day stretches) managing labor and delivery, emergency consults, and surgical back-up.
  
• Collaborate with transferring facilities for NICU-level patients requiring Life Flight to Iowa City or Des Moines.