Assignment Details
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based
Coverage Type: 24-Hour In-House Coverage
Start Date: ASAP
EMR: Epic
Telehealth: No
No GYN Responsibilities

Compensation:
Open rates

Schedule
24-Hour Shifts Required
Shift: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM
In-House Coverage
Call Rooms Available
Provider May Not Work More Than Two Consecutive 24-Hour Shifts
Additional Coverage Expected in 2027
Provider Must Provide Exact Availability and Average Number of Shifts Per Month at Time of Presentation

Current Coverage Dates
November 25, 2026
November 26, 2026
December 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 21, 2026
December 22, 2026
December 24, 2026
December 25, 2026
December 26, 2026
December 27, 2026
December 28, 2026
December 30, 2026
December 31, 2026

Patient Population / Volume
Approximately 2,900+ Deliveries Per Year
Approximately 1,389 OB Emergency Department Visits Per Year
Approximately 463 OB Emergency Department Visits Result in Deliveries
8-Bed OB Emergency Department

Clinical Responsibilities
Provide In-House OB/GYN Hospitalist Coverage
Manage Labor and Perform Deliveries
Provide Coverage for the OB Emergency Department and Labor & Delivery Units
Rapidly Evaluate and Manage Obstetric Patients Presenting to the OB Emergency Department
Initiate Care Within 30 Minutes
Independently Assess Obstetric Patients
Manage High-Acuity Obstetric Cases
Coordinate Admissions and Transfers
Coordinate Operative Care and Required Peer-to-Peer Communication
Provide Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Care for Unassigned and Transfer Patients
Manage Labor Including Fetal Monitoring and Obstetric Procedures
Assist With and Perform Deliveries
Provide Courtesy Deliveries When the Primary OB/GYN Is Unavailable
Serve as Clinical Lead During Obstetric Emergencies and Rapid Response Events
Provide OB Consultations
Provide Consultation and Delivery Planning for Patients Under Midwifery Care
Provide Delivery Coverage for Higher-Risk and Complex Patients
Cover Unassigned and Emergent Obstetric Patients
Provide Vaginal Deliveries and Cesarean Sections
Provide VBAC and Twin Deliveries
Supervise Residents and Medical Students
Maintain Accurate Documentation and Order Entry in Epic
Support Maternity Transport Patients
No Gynecologic Responsibilities

Clinical Environment / Support
Provider Is the Sole OB Physician Onsite During the 24-Hour Shift
Residents Available Onsite
MFM Available On Call
Medical Imaging Available
Laboratory Services Available
Pharmacy Services Available
No APP Supervision Required

Requirements
Board Certified in Obstetrics/Gynecology - Required
Truly Board Eligible Candidates May Be Considered
Active Iowa Medical License OR Active IMLC With Letter of Qualification - Required for 2026 Coverage
New Iowa License Candidates May Be Considered for 2027 Coverage
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Obstetrics/Gynecology - Required
Provider Cannot Be Local to the Des Moines Area - Required
Exact Coverage Dates and Average Number of Shifts Available Per Month Must Be Provided at Time of Presentation
Self-Query NPDB Report Dated Within the Current Month - Required at Presentation
Malpractice and Background History Must Meet Facility Requirements
Candidates Must Not Have 2 or More Claims Filed Within the Previous 5 Years
Candidates Must Not Have an Adverse Settlement or Judgment Exceeding $250,000 Within the Previous 5 Years"


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