Locum - Physician - Hospitalist - OB Des Moines, IA

LOCUM OB Hospitalist – Des Moines, Iowa

24-Hour In-House Call | High-Acuity OB Coverage | Ongoing Dates Available

365 Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified OB/GYN Hospitalist for a locum opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa. This assignment offers 24-hour in-house hospitalist coverage within a busy women’s health program focused exclusively on obstetric care.

Coverage is needed on select dates throughout the year, with weekday and holiday opportunities available.

Schedule Model

• 24-hour in-house call shifts
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
• Average need: approximately 6.5 shifts per month
• Call rooms available onsite
• Providers may not work more than two consecutive 24-hour shifts

Coverage Needed

• Multiple open dates beginning ASAP
• Ongoing coverage needed through year-end
• Specific availability requested at presentation

Practice Overview

• Inpatient obstetric hospitalist program
• No gynecology responsibilities
• No telehealth
• EMR: Epic
• High-volume OB emergency and delivery service

Facility Resources

• 8-bed OB Emergency Department
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine backup on call
• Residents onsite (no direct supervision required)
• Full hospital support services including imaging, lab, and pharmacy

Clinical Volume

• Approximately 1,389 OBED visits annually
• Approximately 463 deliveries resulting from OBED encounters

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage OBED patients
• Perform vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections
• Manage emergent obstetric presentations
• Care for unassigned patients without a primary OB/GYN
• Support maternal transport cases within regional referral system
• Collaborate with MFM, nursing, anesthesia, and hospital teams

Practice Environment

• Dedicated obstetric-only role
• High-acuity labor and delivery environment
• Strong specialty backup and hospital resources
• Structured 24-hour shift mode

Qualifications

• Board Certified in OB/GYN (board eligible considered)
• Active Iowa license strongly preferred or active IMLC
• Clean malpractice and background history
• NPDB Self-Query required
• Must provide available coverage dates
• Provider cannot be local to the Des Moines area

Why Partner with 365 Healthcare

• Dedicated specialty-specific consultants
• 24/7 award-winning service
• NALTO Member
• Competitive compensation
• A-rated malpractice coverage
• Paid travel and housing

Take the Next Step

OB Hospitalist locum opportunities with 24-hour in-house coverage and ongoing scheduling flexibility are highly sought after.

Apply today and connect with 365 Healthcare to discuss your availability and rate.

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