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OB/GYN Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic and OR in Iowa

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An Obstetrician (OB) or Gynecologist (GYN) is a physician who specializes in women's reproductive health and pregnancy. These doctors also treat issues specific to women such as breast cancer, hormonal disorders, and cervical cancer.

$232,402 / year median in Iowa

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

This Job at a
Glance Job Reference Id:
ORD-220754-MD-IA
Title:
MD Dates Needed:
ASAP - Ongoing, one week on, one week off
Shift Type:
Day Shift; Call; 24-
Hour Call Assignment Type:
Clinic;
OR Call Required:
Yes Board Certification Required:
Negotiable Job Duration:
Locums About the Facility This critical access facility provides obstetric and gynecologic services across clinic and operating room settings, supporting the women's health needs of the regional community. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and structured workflows to ensure continuous on-site care delivery. Support resources include 1.5 employed FP/OB physicians and 24/7 anesthesia call coverage provided by a partner group; no APPs or CNMs are present in the OB service. About the Facility Location Des Moines, Iowa offers a range of attractions and recreational opportunities suited to varied interests. The area features the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market, the Science Center of Iowa, and Blank Park Zoo, alongside over 800 miles of trails for walking and biking. Clinicians on assignment will also find options for outdoor recreation on local lakes and waterways, as well as entertainment venues including museums, breweries, wineries, and golf courses throughout the region. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide obstetric and gynecologic coverage through day shift, call, and 24-hour call assignments across clinic and OR settings at an on-site critical access facility in Iowa, structured on a one week on, one week off basis beginning as soon as possible. Clinical responsibilities include clinic and call coverage for adult patients, with a patient volume of 16-18 patients per day during clinic shifts and up to 2 patients per night during call. Call coverage is a required component of this assignment, structured at a 1:3 call ratio, and clinicians must maintain continuous on-site availability throughout each designated coverage period. Prescriptive authority is required for this position.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:
Clinic:
16-18 PPD; call: up to 2 patients per night
Support Staff:
1.5 employed FP/OB physicians; no APPs or CNMs in OB; 24/7 anesthesia call provided by a partner group
Patient Population:
Adults Call Ratio/Schedule:
1:3
Location Type:
On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:
Yes Government:
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