Job Description
Locum OB / GYN Hospitalist – $1,418 per 24-Hour On-Call | Des Moines, IA
Location : Des Moines, Iowa
Anticipated Start Date : January 1, 2026
Schedule : 6.5 on-call shifts / month | 24-hour call (7 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 AM)
Position Overview
A leading health system in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Board-Certified or truly Board-Eligible OB / GYN Hospitalist for a locum to perm opportunity. This inpatient-only role focuses on providing high-quality obstetric and emergency gynecologic care in an on-call model , not continuous in-house presence.
Clinical Setting & Responsibilities
Setting : OB Emergency Department (OBED) & hospital-based obstetric care
Duties Include :
Managing OBED patients, including those without designated OB providers
Attending emergent deliveries and performing C-sections as needed
Supporting Iowa's only dedicated maternity transport team
Environment :
8-bed OBED with imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite
Annual volume : ~1,389 OBED visits / ~463 deliveries
EMR : Epic
No APP supervision required
No telehealth responsibilities
Schedule & Call
6.5 call shifts per month
Each shift : 24-hour on-call coverage (7 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 AM)
Includes weekend and holiday rotations
Call expectations are managed off-site unless patient needs arise
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible in OB / GYN
Active Iowa medical license or IMLC eligibility ( LOQ required at time of submission )
Confident in independently managing high-acuity obstetric cases
Compensation & Logistics
Pay Rate : $1,418 per 24-hour on-call shift
Travel & Lodging : Covered
Licensing & Certification : Reimbursed
Malpractice Insurance : Provided
About the Health System
This flagship hospital is part of a statewide network with 230+ care locations and over 22,000 professionals. Known for comprehensive women's health services , a leading maternity transport program , and a team-based approach to care, this system is recognized for clinical excellence and community impact.
Apply today to explore this flexible locum to perm opportunity with competitive compensation and long-term potential in central Iowa.
Physician Gynecology • Des Moines, IA, US