Locum Tenens Opportunity: OB/GYN Physician Near Iowa City, IA (ASAP - Ongoing)

We are seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible OB/GYN Physician for a locum tenens opportunity near Iowa City, IA. This position offers 24-hour call coverage and is available ASAP - Ongoing. If you’re an OB/GYN physician looking for flexible coverage options in a hospital setting, this could be a great fit.

Position Overview:

• Profession: Physician


• Specialty: OB/GYN


• Start Date: ASAP


• Contract Length: Ongoing


• Shift Type: 24-hour call (can be split into 12 hours on-site and 12 hours from a hotel depending on census)

Schedule Details:

• Shifts: 24-hour call
  
  
  
  • 12 hours on-site, 12 hours off-site from a nearby hotel, depending on census
  
  
  • Sleep room available on-site for convenience
  
  
  
  


• Call Requirements: 1:5 call ratio, with call schedule available 1-2 months in advance


• Dates of Coverage:
  
  
  
  • October 6 & 7
  
  
  • Additional dates in November and beyond
  
  
  
  


• Trauma Level: Level 3

Practice Setting:

• Setting: OB & GYN in a hospital
  
  
  
  • Average of 2-5 nursery admissions per day
  
  
  • 40% low-risk pregnancies, 60% high-risk pregnancies
  
  
  • Percentage of C-sections depends on the physician
  
  
  
  


• Support Staff:
  
  
  
  • Labor & Delivery team
  
  
  • Postpartum, OR, ER staff
  
  
  • 1-2 Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)
  
  
  
  


• Onsite Facilities: Lab & Ultrasound available


• EMR System: CERNER

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Expertise:
  
  
  
  • Provide 24-hour OB/GYN care in a hospital setting
  
  
  • Handle a mix of low and high-risk pregnancies
  
  
  • Perform C-sections as needed
  
  
  • Collaborate with support staff to ensure quality care in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Emergency services
  
  
  • Assist with on-call duties for scheduled dates and potentially more as needed
  
  
  
  


• Call Coverage:
  
  
  
  • Flexible call schedule, working 24-hour shifts, split between on-site and off-site availability depending on patient census
  
  
  • Ability to cover additional shifts as the need arises due to physician shortages
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Licensure: Active and unrestricted Iowa medical license required


• Certification: Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in OB/GYN


• Additional Certifications: NRP required


• Experience: Prior experience with both low and high-risk pregnancies preferred

Additional Details:

• Reason for Coverage: The facility lost a physician, and a new one won’t start until summer 2025. There’s also an anticipated maternity leave.


• Coverage Length: Flexible, with opportunities for ongoing locum coverage


• Patient Volume: Call-only work, average of 2-5 admissions per day


• Compensation: Hourly rate, determined based on experience and contract terms

If you’re an experienced OB/GYN looking for a locum tenens opportunity near Iowa City, IA, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job ID: j-249484